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

Federal economic statement focuses on cost of living, green energy

The Trudeau government’s fall economic update held out funding programs to assist low-income Canadians, move workers to jobs in a net-zero economy, and to encourage businesses to adopt green energy systems and equipment.

As well, the fiscal update showed the deficit for 2022-23 is now expected to come in at $36.4 billion (a $16.4-billion improvement over Budget 2022’s projection). The federal government is projecting a return to surplus ($4.5 billion) in 2027-28.

The statement, released November 3 by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, puts more than $1 billion into programs for job and skills training. Some $250 million will target training and skills upgrading to prepare workers for jobs in a low-carbon economy.

Another $800 million will go to assisting young people to find jobs, including employment and skills supports program to assist those facing barriers to employment; summer job placements; and, a pilot program for work placements for First Nations youth.

Among the funding programs to encourage a green economy and the uptake of clean energy systems and equipment is an investment tax credit for clean technologies. The refundable tax credit proposed would be equal to 30% of the capital cost of investments in electricity generation and storage systems, low-carbon heat equipment and industrial zero-emission vehicles and related charging or refueling equipment such as hydrogen or electric heavy-duty equipment used in mining or construction.

The government’s news release noted that: companies that “adhere to certain labour conditions will be eligible for the full 30 per cent credit, while those that do not will only be eligible for a credit of 20 per cent.

The credit takes effect with the tabling of Budget 2023, phasing out as of 2032 and ending Jan. 1, 2035.

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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