It was a privilege to bring thanks to Doug Ford and David Piccini on behalf of our CLAC members, and especially from those like Shiloh who’ve begun a bright new career in the trades because of SDF support.

This government is laser focused on reducing barriers to entry in the skilled trades.Reducing the exam fee for apprentices is just one example of Doug Ford and David Piccini leadership on this file.WSIB rebates for safe employers allow for a reinvestment in safety innovation 👏🏻

Thank you Skilled Trades Ontario for your generous amount time, and great discussion. And thank you Candace for taking this time on your first day! We look forward to continuing to support you as you help grow our skilled trades workforce and support apprentices.

Thank you Paul Calandra for your time and your Government's strong partnership with the industry to continue to build our skilled trades workforce and infrastructure for the next generation. PCA CLAC

Thanks ⁦Jill Dunlop⁩ ⁦Patrice Barnes⁩ and ⁦Laurie Scott⁩ for stopping by the ⁦CLAC⁩ and ⁦PCA⁩ Queens Park lobby day reception.

Our VP Ontario Karen Renkema 🔨, a panelist ORBA conference. Karen credits changes by Doug Ford including lower apprenticeship ratios and an end to the Ontario College of Trades for a major shift in welcoming more Ontarians to the #skilledtrades.

Thanks ORBA for a great discussion on one of my favourite public policy issues. Congrats on a great conference!

Here we go again. Toronto City Clerk is considering another hefty tax increase during today’s budget debate. There is better way. tinyurl.com/39en7jjh #TOpoli Cardus CLAC

#OntarioVotes2025: Congratulations Doug Ford on winning a third majority. We look forward to working with you to build a stronger Ontario. Read our release here: tinyurl.com/52442wyk #Onpoli #construction #skilledtrades

TO taxpayers are overpaying for city projects by $347 million annually. All because Toronto City Clerk restricts competition. Join our campaign: fairandopentoronto.ca and urge council to save, not waste your tax dollars. Cardus CLAC #TOpoli #fairandopenTO

Don’t let it be said that Canada can’t build energy infrastructure. In fact, the decade prior to 2015 saw several projects built. This included: —Kinder Morgan’s Anchor Loop increased Trans Mountain pipeline capacity between Alberta and British Columbia by 40,000 barrels per

Yes! The sooner these projects are built the sooner Canadians benefit from new jobs, investment and energy security. Support our Let’s Get Building campaign by signing our petition. Go to: letsgetbuilding.ca. #fedpoli #construction CLAC

Fast-tracking major resource projects will attract investment, strengthen communities, and diversify trade partners. Let's Get Building to secure our economic future. Go to letsgetbuilding.ca and sign the petition. CLAC #fedpoli #infrastructure #letsgetbuilding

ICYMI: ‘Things are shifting and moving so quickly’: (((Brian Dijkema))) and Chris Griswold on the political realignment reshaping Canadian politics and policy. This episode is made possible by PCA and listeners like you. Full episode here: thehub.ca/podcast/audio/…

Great to spend the day with old and new friends at the 2025 Ontario Apprenticeship Summit. Shout out to the CLAC Jobs and Apprenticeship team for all the great work they are doing mentoring and supporting our next generation of skilled trades!

Great evening at the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada reception with partners from Christian Labour Association of Canada Valuable conversations with leaders driving innovation, supporting apprentices, and building opportunity as we strengthen Ontario’s workforce

Thank you Jeyan Jeganathan and The Rundown for having me to chat about a subject I am obviously incredibly (maybe too!) passionate about - simplifying and increasing pathways into the skilled trades, and the dynamic construction industry!

This Women in Construction Week, PCA recognizes the women across our member companies who are leading projects, managing teams, mentoring apprentices and driving innovation across Canada’s construction industry. As Canada faces labour shortages and major infrastructure demands,

.Karen Renkema 🔨: Construction procurement policies compound Toronto and B.C.’s fiscal challenges This article is presented in partnership with PCA. thehub.ca/2026/03/17/con…

🚧 Roadblocks to construction in Toronto & BC: similar labour challenges exist, but thanks to principled leadership this could change. Read an op-ed by PCA's Karen Renkema featured in The Hub Canada: tinyurl.com/3z2e3bzv