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

Provincial infrastructure investment below budget

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The MHCA applauds the September 29 announced $5 million surplus for the period ended March 31, 2020 but is concerned about an ongoing trend of lapsed infrastructure programs against approved budgets. 

The announced lapse was $404 million compared to budget – almost 25% – and continues the trend made worse given the pandemic weakened economy.

The report shows the following:

  • $61 M less than budget was spent on roads, bridges and flood protection
  • $79 M less than budget was spent on buildings, equipment and Technology
  • $189 M less than budget was spent on Health, Education and Housing
  • $75 M less than budget was spent on Municipal Grants and Crown Corporations

Further, industries across Manitoba are frustrated with ongoing inability to sign off on projects eligible for federal funding under the Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure Program (ICIP). As a result, projects with a cumulative value of in excess of $1.5 billion are being held up.

Considering a $1.30 to $1.90 ROI to GDP same year for every dollar so invested, the cumulative negative effect of the above in lost economic growth opportunities, ongoing weak consumer and investor confidence, jobs, and returned tax revenues to governments, is significant.  

It is broadly accepted that strategic investment in core infrastructure is the best way to stimulate economic activity. This was acknowledged by government in repeated pledges to flow announced budgets and accelerate investment. We appear to have fallen short of those objectives.

“The MHCA wants to work with the government to support its stated objectives to accelerate infrastructure investment and will reach out to the Premier for further discussions,” said Chris Lorenc, President, MHCA.

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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