Updates on BCCA Industry Priorities / Advocacy Work

The provincial government updated its capital budget this week with 19 new projects and cost increases on existing projects, to a total of $3BN…

We are pleased that Minister Bains accepted Labour Code recommendations provided by the Labour Relations Code Review Panel, particularly in regard to maintaining the secret ballot. We also support the proposed updates to the Employment Standards Act, which seek to improve the safety of children and youth in all industries, and enhance protective supports for all workers…

In August, BCCA joined 45 of BC’s largest business organizations in pulling out of the Province’s review of WorkSafeBC, saying it was not being conducted in an independent, impartial and balanced manner…

The BCCA has issued a Freedom Of Information (FOI) request to BC Parks for construction services on improvements at Little Qualicum Falls. The request was made in partnership with the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA)…

After BCCA made recommendations to the Selection Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services that prompt payment legislation be developed, the Committee included this recommendation in their unanimous report for the 2020 Budget…

In a decision issued today, the BC Supreme Court has ruled that the BCCA and our industry partners can proceed through the courts…

BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB) was invited by Partnerships BC and the Vancouver Regional Construction Association to meet with construction industry representatives…