b'MCA CANADA PROVINCIAL REPORTMCANEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORM ega projects cuing up, govern- turned to the P3 model to fulfil itsResidential values appear to have ment fiscal restraints, low oilrequirements for long-term care facilities,rebounded, but new home construction pricing, private sector hesitationand lately a major hospital project inis down from previous years. There is a to investall these things lead to theCorner Brook. They have also requestedlot of inventory in that market with lower question: what now? proposals under the P3 model for twothan normal new starts.That has been the situation inlong overdue major projects, a mentalAs an association we continue to look for Newfoundland and Labrador this past yearhealth treatment centre and a ways to increase membership involvement.as our members try to figure out whichnew penitentiary. During the 2018-2019 year our Past sector of our industry will help them getChairman Jack Bavis took on the role of through the current quiet spell. It is felt that the recent federal govern- MCAC President. We offer congratula-The industry has not come to a grindingment Bill C-69 will cause delays and/ortions and thanks to Jack and Marguerite halt, but mega projects within the prov- outright cancellations of investments inas their term draws to a close in Nashville. ince and the reduction in spending in theour offshore oil sector. For the first time in a number of years we oil sector in other provinces means wealso saw changes in our local executive, have a large number of tradespeople backOn the commercial side there are severalwith new faces in all positions, with Ian in the local market looking for work. hotels and commercial buildings inArbuckle as Chairmangood sign.Vale and IOC in Labrador both havevarious stages of completion, along withInnovation is coming in our industry; are ongoing mine expansion projects.other ongoing private sector buildings,you ready to adapt and change the way Recently the provincial governmentbut without the intense focus of the past. you do business?MCAC ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATET he Mechanical ContractorsMembers are key to the mechanicalThe MCAC Associate Council is led by:Association of Canada proudlycontracting industry supply chain. TheseAssociates Council Chairman counts more than 100 suppliers andmembers provide tremendous supportMike Miller, Taco Comfort Solutionsservice providers as Associate Members.to the association and our members by From technology providers tovolunteering resources and time, andVice-Chairman manufacturers, MCAC Associateproviding education and information toBrad Cornelissen, OS&Bmembers across Canada. 38 www.mcac.ca'