Reference Publications

Reference publications can be downloaded below.

ICIC Construction Sector Quarterly Insights

Published January 2024

This report was prepared by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to provide an overview of the last
quarter, the current economic health of the industry, and its implications for member businesses.

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Immigration Report Update

Published March 2024

This report, prepared by BuildForce, examines the current state of immigration policies at the national level and across Canada’s provinces and territories, and recommends the adoption of a series of consensus principles to ensure the construction sector can better access skilled workers from abroad in an effort to address projected shortages of skilled labour created by rising construction demands and changing demographics.

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Enhanced Greening Government Strategy

Published July 2024

On June 5, 2024 the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, announced enhancements to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS) that will help lower the carbon footprint of government operations and support Canada’s ongoing transition to a low-carbon economy.

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2024 Federal Government Green Building Strategy – Overview

Published July 2024

On July 16, 2024, the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources released the government’s new Green Building Strategy (CGBS). To help develop a sustainable foundation for years to come, the Government of Canada’s new Buy Clean approach will build on Canada’s clean manufacturing advantage. The approach supports a shift to low-carbon materials and design through federal construction procurements and public infrastructure asset investments, which reduces the full life cycle of emissions from building materials and projects, fosters manufacturing competitiveness and creates jobs.

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Federal Government Corporate Plans (2024 – 2025) Main Estimates Part III – September 2024

Published Septembre 2024

Each year the Federal government publishes a set of detailed documentation referred to as the ‘Estimates family of documents’.

We have prepared a summary of 12 department Part III Departmental Plans that we think have construction related priorities.

The purpose is two fold, it helps us understand and represent CRCA members with the Federal government, and we hope it provides you with industry relevant information on Federal government construction policy and expenditure plans.

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