This bulletin was prepared by select members of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) General Contractors National Advisory Council. Its purpose is to assess the potential impacts of tariffs and counter-tariffs on general contractors in Canada.
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) calls on the provincial government to prioritize implementing this legislation and ensure collaboration with industry throughout.
The BC Construction Association’s biannual Stat Pack and Annual Industry Survey reports spiking uncertainty and urgent concerns with payment delays amidst economic turbulence.
Reference News Material Related to U.S. Tariffs
This month, and every month, we celebrate BC’s builders who keep our province growing strong.
Submissions will be accepted until April 2, 2025
The construction industry has identified straightforward strategies and solutions that will enhance resilience and drive productivity. We’re ready and willing to work with the provincial government to get these done and build a stronger BC.
Full list of counter-tariff measures imposed by the Government of Canada as a result of US Tariffs on Canadian Exports to the United States.
During the early hours of the morning of March 4, 2025, Donald Trump formally imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the US, and 10% tariffs on energy products.
BC is one of the last jurisdictions to advance Prompt Payment legislation. Our province depends on its construction industry to get the job done: the people who build BC deserve to be paid on time.