b'MCA CANADA PROVINCIAL REPORTMCAMANITOBAM CAM continues to focus effortsMeetings with Elected Officials andCommunication in all five areas of the associa- Government StaffThe Connector, the five-edition-old tions strategic plan: governmentGrowing its profile within the community,MCAM e-newsletter offers members a partnership and advocacy, membershipmeetings with the MCAM Governmentsnapshot of association activities over past engagement and recruitment, enhancingand Industry Relations Committeemonths. Exclusive to The Connector is external relationships, education, and(GIRC) were well received by thestanding column Wisdom from Wayne, organizational development.Ministers of Education and Training,a members only advice column addressing Justice, and Growth, Enterprise andissues that keep Manitoba contractors 1. GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPTrade. Critical industry issues such asup at night. Fall 2019 will also markAND ADVOCACYprompt payment, compulsory designationthe launch of a new association website, Prompt PaymentProvincialof the plumbing trade, apprenticeshipproviding direct value-added features On Monday, June 3, 2019, The Manitobareview, the Builders Liens Act and red tapefor members, including the ability to Prompt Payment Coalition (MBPP), areduction were high on the agendas. advertise job postings, register for events growing coalition of 32 provincial tradeMCAMs reputation for being the proac- and update their company profile, just to associations and unions, celebrated thetive voice of the industry and a responsivename a few.introduction of a new and improvedpoint of consultation is growing. In addi-provincial bill introducing provincialtion, MCAM now has representation on prompt payment legislation to thethe City of Winnipegs Industry Advisory Manitoba construction industry.Council, with the goal of increasing this Session ended prior to the original Billpresence across the province.218 reaching committee; however, the2. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT ANDnew beginning provided opportunityRECRUITMENT for additional consultation and industryThe Membership and Social committees consensus to be weaved into the newcontinue to brainstorm creative ways to version of the prompt payment bill. increase value for MCAM members.34 www.mcac.ca'