MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

Carr back in cabinet, pressed to support trade infrastructure investment

The MHCA has congratulated Minister Jim Carr on his return to the federal cabinet and has asked him to support a renewed focus on investment for western trade transportation infrastructure.

“Western Canada punches above its weight when it comes to generating economic returns to Canada from trade activity,” MHCA President Chris Lorenc said.

“But the significant national infrastructure investment programs have wound-down, and that has caused Canada’s reputation as a reliable trade partner to plummet globally. Reviving that trust from global markets requires recapitalization of our trade gateways and corridor strategies, particularly those in Western Canada.”

Carr (Winnipeg South Centre) has held a number of senior Cabinet portfolios in the Trudeau government but stepped aside immediately following the fall, 2019, general election to fight cancer. With his improved health, he was formally reinstated to Cabinet Jan. 12 as special representative for the Prairies.

Lorenc said Carr’s reinstatement to Prime Minister Trudeau’s inner-circle of influence is a good thing for the Prairies and across Western Canada, given the few MPs the minority government drew from the West in the 2019 election.

The MHCA and partners in the province, region and nationally look forward to meeting with Minister Carr soon, to discuss reviving federal interest in trade transportation investment strategies, Lorenc added.

Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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