2021
ANNUAL REPORT
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MHCA Chair Nicole Chabot reviews 2021
A year of tangible progress
MHCA PRESIDENT CHRIS LORENC LOOKS AHEAD
Ambition builds on achievement
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD CHAIR
Nicole Chabot, G.S.C.
L. Chabot Enterprises Ltd.
PRESIDENT
Chris Lorenc, B.A., LL.B.
VICE CHAIR
Dennis Cruise, CET, G.S.C. Bituminex Paving Ltd.
SECRETARY/ TREASURER
Kevin Brown, P.Eng, G.S.C.
Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Jack Meseyton, G.S.C.
E.F. Moon Construction Ltd.
AT LARGE
Henry Borger, M,Sc., MBA Borland Construction Inc.
AT LARGE
Robert Reidy, P.Eng.
Taillieu Construction
AT LARGE
Barry Arnason
Arnason Industries Ltd.
AT LARGE
Greg Orbanski, B.A., CET
Tri-Line Construction Ltd.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nicole Chabot, G.S.C.
L. Chabot Enterprises Ltd.
HIGHWAYS
Kevin Brown, P.Eng, G.S.C. Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.
WINNIPEG
Dennis Cruise, CET, G.S.C. Bituminex Paving Ltd.
AGGREGATE PRODUCERS
James Kaskiw, P.Eng.
Lehigh Inland Group of Companies
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
Greg McKee
SMS Equipment
WORKSAFELY®
Peter Paulic
Brandt Tractor Ltd.
EVENTS
Michael Byrne
Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
MEMBERSHIP
Robert Reidy, P.Eng.
Taillieu Construction Ltd.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Jack Meseyton, G.S.C.
E.F. Moon Construction Ltd.
DIRECTORS – AT LARGE
Denis Collet, B.Comm.
Gravier Collet Gravel Inc.
Richard Wilson, CET,, G.S.C.
MD Steele Construction Ltd.
John Highmoor, B.A. B.Sc. (C.E.)
Tri-Core Projects
Advocacy – MHCA working for you
The pandemic continued to complicate economic activity, but the heavy construction industry in Manitoba never ceased working, to ensure essential services to Manitobans were not disrupted. Further, the MHCA saw some notable advocacy achievements in 2021.
- Manitoba Infrastructure has committed to presenting multi-year highways capital budgets, starting with a three-year program, progressing to five-year plans.
- 2021 was the second year in which MI’s highways capital budget reached $500 million, as committed to by the government; MHCA pressed for full expenditure of the budget that was set and is continuing this discussion with senior administration
- In discussions about the Lake Manitoba/Lake St. Martin outlet channels project with MI, industry representatives pressed for careful scoping and scheduling of the construction to ensure competitive bidding by Manitoba companies
- Public discussion and support for strategic, long-term infrastructure investment plans is gaining strength. The Urban Development Institute of Manitoba published commentary in the Winnipeg Free Press, pressing for Winnipeg and surrounding municipalities to adopt strategic infrastructure planning
- MHCA submissions to and industry discussions with the RM of Springfield on its draft new Zoning Bylaw and an Aggregate Operations Bylaw saw critical revisions and consideration of our suggestions. The bylaw preparation process continues in 2022
- Good progress was made in discussions with the Workers Compensation Board on the composition of a new advisory council for injury prevention.
- On regional and national levels, the MHCA worked with the Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association, the Canadian Construction Association and stakeholder partners to cooperatively advocate for significant investment in trade corridors, and to champion a Western Canada Trade Gateways and Corridors Initiative.
CCA – looking forward to 2022
- CCA, with WCR&HCA and on MHCA’s initiative, will press the federal government for significant recapitalization of the federal trade corridor fund to spur regional trade transportation infrastructure investment, including the Western Canada Trade Gateways and Corridors Initiative.
- In 2022 CCA and WCR&HCA will take possession of a report from Canada West Foundation regarding the regional spinoffs and the overall economic growth benefits of strategic investment in Canada’s – particularly Western Canada’s – trade transportation infrastructure.
- The report will serve as the basis upon which advocacy for public investment from all levels of government can combine with private sector investment to raise Canada’s trade productivity and profile.
- CCA and WCR&HCA will advocate to the federal government to get funds flowing by loosening criteria, uncluttering the funding mechanism, and supporting the real and immediate infrastructure priorities of provinces and municipalities.
2020 BURSARIES
MHCA Construction Management Award
Kiara Kerwin
Established in 2011, the $2,000 bursary is awarded to a full-time student entering the Construction Management Degree Program.
Kerwin, a graduate of College Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, was inspired to enter the construction field by her father, a site superintendent.
"I would like to inspire younger female generations, and show them that there is a ton of opportunity available for them and that the industry is growing and needs more diverse talent to get the job done."
Kiara Kerwin
MHCA Cornerstone Award
Richard Arpin
Established in 2010, the MHCA Cornerstone bursary recognizes its Board Chairs who, since 1945, have laid the cornerstone foundations upon which the MHCA has been built. The $2,000 bursary is awarded to a full-time student in any year of the Construction Management Degree Program.
Arpin has worked as a survey technician on the Manitoba Hydro Riel Station Convertor project, has training in carpentry and is knowledgeable in survey total stations, GPS rovers and machine control systems.
WORKSAFELY®
Working safe, working smart
Investments in safety by the heavy construction industry have resulted in significant returns to our companies.
Diversity
An industry for all
Message from MHCA President
MHCA and the heavy construction industry are expanding their efforts to raise awareness, educate and recruit new workers from the broad community, including among Indigenous groups, women and newcomers.
2020/21 EVENTS
NEW MEMBERS IN 2020/2021
Total number of new members 28
2021 Affinity Program Partners
Telus
Inn Keepers (Super 8 & Motel 6)
2021 financials
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Staff
WENDY FREUND SUMMERFIELD
Manager of Finance & HR
CHRISTINE MILLER
Operations Manager
Policy and Communications Manager
JOCELYN MARTENS
Office Administration Coordinator
LEE WOODS, MBA
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
DON HURST, B. A., M.A. (Econ.)
Director of WORKSAFELY®, Education and Training
PHIL McDANIEL, OH&S Cert., P. Gold Seal Cert., NCSO, CRM
WORKSAFELY® Senior Safety Advisor & Indigenous Engagement Leader
ED GREGORY, NCSO, OH&S Cert.
WORKSAFELY® Regional Safety Advisor, Southern Region
RANDY OLYNICK, CRSP
WORKSAFELY® Regional Safety Advisor, Eastern Region
TREVOR SHWALUK, NCSO, B.P.E.
WORKSAFELY® Regional Safety Advisor, Central Region
DAVE McPHERSON, NCSO
WORKSAFELY® Safety Advisor and Indigenous Liaison, Northern Region
GERRY McCOMBIE,
Gold Seal Cert., NCSO
WORKSAFELY® Regional Safety Advisor, Western Region
DELANEY KUNZELMAN-GALL, B.Env.Sc., OH&S NHSA Cert.
WORKSAFELY® Regional Safety Advisor, Winnipeg Region
JACKIE JONES, CAE
WORKSAFELY® Education and Diversity Programs Advisor
SARAH CRAIG, OH&S Cert.
WORKSAFELY® Client Services Advisor
KRISTEN RANSON
WORKSAFELY® Administrative Assistant