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February 29, 2008 |
CCA Describes Budget 2008 as "Hit and Miss" Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths Available |
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WCA hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WCA Office and Planroom will be closed Friday, March 21 and will re-open Monday, March 24, 2008. __________________
Upcoming Industry Events ...............
Construction Safety Association of Manitoba Brandon Safety Conference Wednesday, March 5, All Day CCA Conference (Victoria, BC) March 2-6, 2008 WCA Board Meeting - WCA March 18, 2008 __________________ WCA Education News ............... ............... Follow the above link for full schedule details or call Kelly Pochuk
at *Most courses can be used toward the Gold Seal Program* __________________ WCA Membership News ............... PETRO CANADA FUEL PLAN * All WCA members currently enrolled in the Petro Canada Fuel Plan will receive an additional 10% discount on car wash purchases with the purchase of fuel at all Petro Canada tunnel car wash sites. * To enroll in the program, call Doug Sargeant at 989-4405. For more information regarding WCA membership, contact: Kelly Pochuk 775-8664 x 2225 or email: __________________ Planroom News ............... For technical difficulties regarding the online planroom, please contact: Eric Sigurdson
Online Planroom Training Sessions Dates: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. March 5, 2008
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CCA Describes Budget 2008 as "Hit and Miss"
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) described Budget 2008 as “hit and miss” when it came to the priorities of the Canadian construction industry.
CCA was pleased that federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced that the federal Gas Tax Fund was to be made permanent. At present, the Gas Tax Fund was set to expire after fiscal year 2013-14. CCA was also pleased with the announcement of a $330 million fund over the next two years for a First Nations water and wastewater program (something advocated for by CCA), as well as a new $500 million third party trust fund for public transit. Also of significance was the announcement concerning a new stand alone Employment Insurance Account, as well as an improved EI premium rate-setting mechanism which will allow rates to be truly set on a breakeven basis.
However, CCA was disappointed that the Budget did nothing to address the pressing human resource needs facing the construction sector and other industries at large. The Budget did nothing to increase trades training capacity in the Canadian college system, and made only a vague promise to continue reforms to the immigration system to facilitate the entry of permanent and temporary foreign workers.
A summary of measures contained in Budget 2008 that will directly impact the construction industry is available HERE.
For more information, please contact: Jeff Morrison, Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, (613) 236-9455, x 432 (phone), (613) 291-9377 (cell).
Winnipeg Construction Association membership renewal is now complete. Thank you for your continued support. Welcome back!
2008 WCA Membership Directory updates are now closed.
Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths Available
WCA is pleased to have a Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths on staff who is authorized to sign Statutory Declarations and other construction documents without charge.
This service is available during regular office hours. As usual, please call ahead. For more information, please call Holly Waytiuk at 775-8664.
Sisler Construction Career Day
Together with Sisler High School, the Winnipeg Construction Association is coordinating a hands-on Construction Career Day for 15 classes of Grade 9 students at Winnipeg’s Sisler High School on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. In one morning, students will learn about Manitoba’s current construction climate and the many career opportunities available in Manitoba’s non-residential construction industry. At each display station, students will learn about a particular trade, how to become a qualified tradesperson, benefits of the job, view demonstrations and even try their hand at a few trades.
WE NEED YOU! So far, WCA has a masonry and carpentry demonstration lined up, but we need a variety of more trade contractors and journeypersons willing to attend and showcase their trade talents. Participants will speak with students and present a short interactive demonstration. To volunteer, please contact Twila Driedger at tdriedger@wpgca.com or 775-8664 ext. 2242 as soon as possible.
Gold Seal
The next Gold Seal exam is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008. Applications should be submitted to Kelly Pochuk at WCA no later than March 21, 2008.
Construction Law - Gold Seal Online Training
Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them understand
construction contracts, write contracts, identify simple errors in construction contracts,
understand the process claim and learn to solve construction disputes effectively.
This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to five (5)
credits towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final
mark of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Construction Productivity: "Time is Money"
Monday, March 10, 2008 (8:30 a.m. - 12 noon)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura
Location: Hilton Suites Hotel, Winnipeg Airport
This seminar / workshop will provide a "real" approach to improve construction productivity and will demonstrate the applications of best practices to improve productivity. The seminar is based on the research conducted by Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura with a number of General Contractors since 2003.
Member Cost: $145.00 + GST
Non-Member Cost: $290.00 + GST
REGISTRATION Construction Productivity
Dale Carnegie Courses
Effective Communications and Human Relations
When: Starts Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 12 weeks
Price: $1,595.00 plus GST
Sales Advantage
When: Monday, March 10, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: TBD
Duration: 8 Weeks
Price: $1,595.00 plus GST
High Impact Presentations
When: Tuesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 Days
Price: $1,395.00
Leadership Advantage
When: April 15, 16 & 17, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 3 Days
Price: $1,495.00 plus GST
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