b'APRIL 2021 highlighted the important role the sectorto a healthy economy and the health can play as it relates to energy efficiency inand safety of all Canadians, and we are New Federal Budget Places Increasedthe built environment, whether throughprepared to work with all parliamentarians Emphasis on the Skilled Trades new construction or building retrofits.on ways to support this great country. At the same time, as the issue of supply The trade contracting sector employschain and price volatility has continuedMCAC Holds First In-Person Event more than 80 per cent of workers in theto impact the industry from coast to coast, MCAC is prepared to work with allSince the Pandemic: the Annual construction industry across Canada, so any additional support for the skilledparties and other industry stakeholders onConstruction Education Council trades is welcomed, said Tania Johnston,solutions to address this growing issue.CEO of MCAC. However, cash flowFundraising Golf Tournamentand project funding are critical for ourWith the election now behind us, we members to have the confidence to hirelook forward to working with this newMore than 120 golfers joined MCACworkers and apprentices. We look forwardParliament on how our sector can bestat the Royal Ontario Golf Club to to engaging with the government on whatsupport a strong and vibrant Canadianhelp raise money for the Construction mechanisms may be available to provideeconomy, added Johnston. TheEducation Council and construction mechanical contractors with mechanical contracting sector is criticaleducation initiatives. that confidence.MAY 2021MCAC Approves and Adopts a New Strategic Plan for the AssociationAt its mid-year meeting, the MCAC Board of Directors reviewed and approved a new strategic plan, which was the culmination of interviews and surveys with members, Board members and MCA provincial/zone managers across Canada.The plan places increased emphasis on the partnership between MCAC and autonomous provincial/zone MCAs toIndoor environmentalcreate member value and programmingtrane.com/commercialwhile supporting a vibrant mechanical contracting sector in Canada.quality, optimized. More information is available at Putting wellnesswww.mcac.ca/strategic-plan.first is the future.SEPTEMBER 2021Federal Election Results in LiberalWellsphere from Trane is a holistic approach toward building wellness. As an Indoor Environmental Quality platform, Minority Government; MCAC Readyit rises above to deliver on multiple critical factors of to Engage on Key Issues indoor atmosphere that balances human wellness, energy efficiency, and sustainability. We are ready, on behalf of our members from across Canada, to engage with this government on how our sector can support economic recovery and growth, said Tania Johnston, MCACs ChiefTo learn more about Wellsphere, Contact your local Executive Officer. We would encourage all elected MPs to view our industry asTrane office or email us at EastCanadaTrane@trane.compartners and work closely with industry associations to address important concerns and initiatives, particularly related to the skill trades, retrofits in the built environment and supply chain issues.Throughout the pandemic, MCAC has stressed the need to support the skilled trades, not just through training and promotion of the trades, but through long-term and predictable infrastructure funding. The association has also 2021 NATIONAL BULLETIN23'