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Canadian Construction
Association’s Presentation
to the
North American
Construction Federation
Annual Meeting
Oaxaca, MX
Overview
 CCA’s mandate,
governance and structure
 Industry economic situation
 Current political/legislative
climate
 CCA’s accomplishments
and priorities
CCA’s Mandate
“To serve, promote and
enhance the construction
industry on behalf of its
members in matters of
national and international
concern.”
CCA’s Mandate
CCA’s principal objectives are:
 To develop and promote standard
practices;
 To represent the Canadian construction
industry to the Federal Government;
 To promote harmonious working
relationships
 To expand the construction market
Membership
Corporate Membership
 Direct Membership

100 + members
Integrated Membership

Through CCA Integrated
Association Members

15,000 member firms
Governance and
Structure
76 members
Meets 3 times per year
14 members
5 Elected Officers
Governance and
Structure
The General Contractors Council
The Roadbuilders and Heavy
Construction Council
The Trade Contractors Council
Governance and
Structure
Construction Exports
E-Construction
Environment
Finance
Human Resources
Membership & Promotion
Standard Practices
Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) and
Gold Seal
Industry Output
Construction Output 2004
Industry’s total volume
increased by 3.5% in 2004.
The gross output was $164
billion in 2004. About half in
the non-residential sector.
Industry Outlook
2005 Projections
Industry’s total volume to
increase by 4 % in 2005 and
3 % in 2006.
Gross output in 2005 expected
to be $171 billion, or about
12% of Canada’s total GDP.
Industry
Employment
Construction employment in
2004 over 1 million people!
One of out of every 16 jobs in
Canada is attributable to the
construction industry.
Political &
Legislative Climate
On June 28th, 2004, Canada elected its
first federal minority government since
1979.
Different lobby approach in minority
government situations.
Cabinet Ministers in
Canada are elected
politicians.
Political &
Legislative Climate
Federal Budget in February 2005
launched new Municipal Infrastructure
Program. $2 billion annually from
federal gas taxes for municipal
infrastructure.
Political &
Legislative Climate
Prime Minister Martin’s Liberal
Government narrowly survived a nonconfidence vote on its 2005 Budget
measures.
CCA Accomplishments
& Priorities
Gold Seal Certification Program for
Construction Management
Occupations
CCA Accomplishments
& Priorities
Managing Environmental Liability
CCA Accomplishments
& Priorities
Environmental Priorities - LEED
CCA Accomplishments
& Priorities
Standard Documents & Practices
CCA Accomplishments
& Priorities
Promotion of Construction to Youth
CCA Priorities
National Highway Program
Other CCA Priorities
•Research & Innovation
•Labour Supply & Training
•Procurement
•Strategic Planning
•Tax Measures
•Standard Practices Issues
Thank You
Gracias