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2024
September 24, 2024Canadian Roofing Contractors Association elects new President and Chair of the Board
Mr. Dan Nosaty, RSE, Oakwood Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. MB has been elected President and Chair of the Board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
May 30, 2024National Roofing Week in Canada
Between June 2nd – 7th The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) and its members will celebrate Canada’s fifth annual National Roofing Week.
May 16, 2024CRCA Announces the 2024 Roofing Canada Award Winner
At it’s Conference Award luncheon this past week, the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) announced Toitures R. Martin Ltée from Quebec City, Quebec is the recipient of the 2024 Roofing Canada Award.
May 15, 2024Jeremy Croft Elected President and Chair of the Board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Jeremy Croft, Atlantic Roofers Ltd, NS has been elected as the president and chair of the board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
2023
November 28, 2023Increased Liability of Owners Under the OHSA
Arguably the most important construction law case to reach the Supreme Court of Canada in years, R v Greater Sudbury (City) greatly expands the legal liability of an owner who engages a constructor on a project.
November 23, 20232023 Fall Economic Statement
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement this afternoon in the House of Commons.
October 16, 2023CRCA, IIBEC and NRCA Release Guidelines for Specifying Roofing Project Submittals
The cooperative document provides guidelines for specifying roofing project submittals on a project-specific basis and discusses protocols for handling project submittals during projects’ design, prebid, bidding, preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases.
May 29, 2023Lindsay Pochynuk Elected President and Chair of the Board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Lindsay Pochynuk, Clark Roofing (1964) Ltd., Saskatoon SK has been elected as the president and chair of the board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
May 29, 2023CRCA Announces the 2023 Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that Groupe Cirtech Inc. from Charette Quebec is the recipient of the 2023 Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Nicolet Cathedral in Nicolet Quebec.
May 11, 2023CRCA Announces New Executive Director
On behalf of the CRCA board of directors, board president and chair Mr. Pierre Lafontaine is pleased to announce Mr. Jim Facette as the new CRCA executive director, effective June 1, 2023.
March 20, 2023CRCA Announces The 4th Annual National Roofing Week in Canada
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s 4th Annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from June 5 to 9, 2023.
January 09, 2023Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award Winners 2022
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that the winners of the 2022 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award are Ms. Isabell Nicholson and Ms. Valerie Steckle.
2022
December 15, 20222022 CRCA President’s holiday message
On behalf of CRCA and the Board of Directors, I would like to wish all of our members, provincial affiliates, and everyone involved in the roofing and construction industry a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
July 05, 2022Trade Association Coalition Launches Q2 2022 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
Roofing industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in Canada and the United States have hired Association Research, Inc. to compile and analyze the Market Index Survey for Reroofing.
May 31, 2022CRCA Launches National Roofing Week
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s third annual National Roofing Week celebration will launch on Monday, June 6th.
May 18, 2022Pierre Lafontaine Elected President and Chair of the Board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Pierre Lafontaine, the VP Business Development and part of the ownership team at Groupe Raymond - Les Toitures Raymond/Raymond Roofing, Gatineau QC and Ottawa ON, has been elected as the President and Chair of the Board at the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
May 17, 2022CRCA announces recipient of Honorary Membership Award
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that Stephen Teal has been awarded CRCA’s Honorary Membership Award in 2022.
May 17, 2022CRCA announces the 2022 Frank Ladner Award recipient
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that Gary Hamilton, retired from the New Brunswick Roofing Contractors Association (NBRCA) and Master Roofers Guarantee of New Brunswick Ltd. (MRGNB) is the 2022 recipient of the Frank Ladner Award.
May 16, 2022CRCA Announces the 2022 Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that Oakwood Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Ltd. from Winnipeg MB is the recipient of the 2022 Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Keeyask Hydroelectric Generating Station in Nelson River MB.
April 01, 2022CRCA Announces third annual National Roofing Week in Canada
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s third annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from June 6 to 10, 2022.
March 30, 2022Trade Association Coalition Launches Q1 2022 Market Index Survey for Reroofing
COVID continues to impact construction job sites – including the roofing industry.
January 04, 2022Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award Winners 2021
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that the winners of the 2021 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award are Ms. Katherine Paterson and Ms. Janie Bouchard.
2021
December 15, 20212021 CRCA President’s holiday message
On behalf of CRCA and the Board of Directors, I would like to wish all of our members, provincial affiliates, and everyone involved in the roofing and construction industry a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
August 10, 2021Findings from the Second 2021 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing Announced
In July 2021, more than 300 respondents from across the United States and Canada shared their perspectives on the current state of the reroofing industry in the second Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing of the year.
July 07, 2021Trade Association Coalition Launches Q2 2021 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
Roofing professionals are invited to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the new Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing.
June 09, 2021MP Steven MacKinnon recognizes CRCA National Roofing Week in Canada
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is holding National Roofing Week June 7 to 11 to increase recognition of the significance of roofs to every home and business in the Canada; promote the good deeds of the roofing industry; and emphasize the value of professional roofing contractors.
May 25, 2021CRCA announces the 2021 Frank Ladner Award recipient
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that Howard Schlamb from Chilliwack Roofing Ltd. in Chilliwack BC is the 2021 recipient of the Frank Ladner Award.
May 24, 2021CRCA announces recipients of Honorary Membership Awards
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that Chris Knudsen has been awarded CRCA’s Honorary Membership Awards in 2021.
May 24, 2021CRCA announces the 2021 Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that Couverture Montréal Nord from Saint-Léonard QC is the recipient of the 2021 Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (University of Montreal Health Centre) – CHUM Phase 2.
May 19, 2021Murray Tysowski Elected President and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Murray Tysowski, the president of Aurora Roofing Ltd., from Coombs, British Columbia, has been elected as the president and chairman of the board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
May 10, 2021CRCA Members Bulletin: Rising Cost of Roofing Materials and Supply Shortages
It is no secret that the roofing industry, and more widely the construction industry, is being severely affected by materials shortages and increased costs.
May 03, 2021Trade Association Coalition Completes Q1 2021 Market Index Survey for Reroofing
CRCA is one member in a coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, that has completed the first Quarter 2021 Market Index Survey for Reroofing.
April 13, 2021CRCA Announces second annual National Roofing Week in Canada
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s second annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from June 7 to 11, 2021.
March 31, 2021Trade Association Coalition Launches Q1 2021 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
Roofing professionals are invited to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the new Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing.
February 24, 2021Trade Association Coalition Completes First Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
CRCA is one member in a coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, that has completed its initial Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing.
January 25, 2021Roofing Coalition Urges Widespread COVID-19 Vaccinations
A coalition of roofing trade associations representing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants urges eligible individuals to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccinations when available and recommended by local health officials and medical professionals.
January 21, 2021CRCA Partners with National Women in Roofing (NWiR)
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with the National Women in Roofing (NWiR) to establish a Canadian Council of the organization.
January 08, 2021Trade Association Coalition Introduces Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
Roofing professionals are invited to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the new Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
2020
December 22, 2020Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award Winners 2020
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that the winners of the 2020 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award are Ms. Ruby Harrington and Mr. Aidan Taylor.
December 21, 20202020 CRCA President’s holiday message
On behalf of CRCA and the Board of Directors, I would like to wish all of our members, provincial affiliates, and everyone involved in the roofing and construction industry a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
August 24, 2020CRCA Launches National Roofing Week
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s first annual National Roofing Week celebration launched today and will run to August 28, 2020.
July 08, 2020CRCA Announces Free Legal Support for Members
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that members can now take advantage of free legal support through Cotney Construction Law.
June 04, 2020CRCA Announces first-ever National Roofing Week in Canada
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s first annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from August 24 to 28, 2020.
May 07, 2020CRCA Announces 2020 Roofing Canada Award Winners
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that for the first time in the history of the award, it has been awarded to two members who worked together on a very unique project.
May 06, 2020CRCA announces Frank Ladner Award recipient
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that David Miller is the 2020 recipient of the Frank Ladner Award.
May 06, 2020CRCA announces recipients of Honorary Membership Awards
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is pleased to announce that in 2019/2020, John Wells and Serge LaFleur were awarded Honorary Membership Awards.
April 23, 2020Canada’s construction industry requests federal support for our sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – we need your help!
Trade contractors across Canada are concerned that decreased productivity and the reduction in available labour, due to COVID-19, will cause delays on projects.
April 16, 2020Message from the CRCA President
At a time where we are supposed to be ramping up our roofing work at construction sites, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into our plans.
March 20, 2020CRCA sends letter to Prime Minister: Roofing is essential
CRCA has sent the attached letter (English and French) to the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau to express our concerns regarding provincial and local regulations governing essential businesses/workers/services during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
March 19, 2020CRCA 2020 National Conference and AGM to be Cancelled
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Board of Directors, having carefully assessed the associated risks of the COVID-19 outbreak and recommendations by Canada Public Health, has officially decided to cancel the 2020 National Conference and AGM scheduled to take place May 1-3 in Edmonton, AB.
2019
April 15, 2019CRCA Announces 2019 Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that Flynn Canada Ltd is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award. Flynn’s Saskatoon branch took home the award for their work on the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.
April 15, 2019Jacques Beaulieu Elected President and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Jacques Beaulieu, the president of Allied Roofing Inc., from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been elected as the president and chairman of the board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
January 24, 2019Registration for the 2019 CRCA Conference and AGM is open!
On behalf of CRCA, I would like to invite you to attend CRCA’s 60th National Conference & Annual General Meeting being held from April 13 to 15, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec at the InterContinental Montreal Hotel.
2018
September 12, 2018CRCA announces call for entries for the 2019 Roofing Canada Award
CRCA is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2019 Roofing Canada Award.
August 02, 2018CRCA Launches Updated Brand and Website
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) today unveiled its updated brand and website.
May 10, 2018Terry Casey Elected President and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Terry Casey, North Shore Roofing Ltd., from Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, has been elected as the president and chairman of the board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) at its annual general meeting held in conjunction with the 2018 CRCA annual conference.
May 10, 2018CRCA Announces Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that Bothwell Accurate Co. Ltd., from Mississauga Ontario is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award for their work on the York University Station – Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto.
February 01, 2018Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Awards
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that the winners of the 2017 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award are Mr. Joel LeBlanc and Mr. Philippe Deveaux-Savard.
2017
August 31, 2017CRCA announces call for entries for the 2017 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award
CRCA is now accepting applications for the 2017 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award.
August 31, 2017CRCA announces call for entries for 2018 Roofing Canada Award
CRCA is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2018 Roofing Canada Award.
May 30, 2017CRCA announces the 2016 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Awards Winners
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that the winners of the 2016 Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Award are Ms. Kiera Burnie and Mr. Matthew Wadlow.
May 30, 2017CRCA Announces Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that Toitures Trois Étoiles Inc. from Lasalle is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Windsor Building in Montreal.
May 30, 2017Rob Kucher Elected President and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Rob Kucher, Cardinal Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Thunder Bay, has been elected as the president and chairman of the board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) at its annual general meeting held in conjunction with the 2017 CRCA annual conference.
2016
June 02, 2016CRCA Announces Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that Raymond Martin Ltée from Quebec City is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Augustines Monastery (Le Monasteres des Augustines).
June 02, 2016Jason Baptist Elected President and Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association
Jason Baptist, Century Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Saskatoon, has been elected as the next president and chairman of the board of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
2015
July 14, 2015CRCA announces call for entries for 2016 Roofing Canada Award
CRCA is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2016 Roofing Canada Award.
July 01, 2015CRCA has published a new Technical Bulletin
Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes
May 13, 2015LeBlanc re-elected as CRCA President and other Conference Highlights
CRCA held their Annual General Meeting and Annual Luncheon on May 4, 2015 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver.
May 12, 2015CRCA Announces Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that for the second consecutive year, Flynn Canada Ltd. is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Bow Valley College Green Roof project.
2014
September 03, 2014CRCA announces call for entries for Roofing Canada Award
CRCA is pleased to announce a call for entries for the Roofing Canada Award. The deadline for entries is December 31.
June 15, 2014CRCA has two new Advisory Bulletins
Roofing Preventative Maintenance & Roof Loading
June 05, 2014CRCA Announces Roofing Canada Award Winner
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) has announced that Flynn Canada Ltd. is the recipient of its annual Roofing Canada Award for their work on the Calgary West LRT Extension.
2013
May 01, 2013ROOFTech 2013 in Toronto attracts thousands
Last week, the country's largest roofing expo hit the Toronto area with more than 125 exhibitors and seven hands-on demonstrations.
2012
September 25, 2012CRCA Launches Leading Edge Roofing Specifications Manual
A new roofing specification manual produced by the Canadian Roofing Contractors' Association (CRCA) is now available and provides the roofing industry in Canada with up to date information on leading edge roofing innovation.
September 20, 2012Peter Kalinger, CRCA Technical Director received the William C. Cullen Award from ASTM International Roofing Committee
ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing has presented the William C. Cullen Award to Peter Kalinger, technical director at the Canadian Roofing Contractors’ Association in Gloucester, Ontario, for his outstanding contributions to international standards for roofing and waterproofing.
September 01, 2012We are now accepting orders for the NEW CRCA ROOFING SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL
CRCA in conjunction with its CRCA National Technical Committee has undertaken an exhaustive revision of its' well known manual.