b'MCA CANADA PROVINCIAL ROUNDUPMCA MANITOBACelebrating Our Past,Planning for Our FutureMCAM is future-focused these days, developing a new five-year strategic plan. The association will be announcing their 2022-2027 plan in January 2022.I am preparing this message on MCAM Board Members meet at the MCAM office with then-PC November 15th, 2021MCAMs officialLeadership Candidate Heather Stefanson. From left to right: 50th anniversary. While we plan for ourJulien Lafleche, Ramona Coey, Heather Stefanson, Brad future, the association would like to thankMason, Bob Lagass and Travis Clark. Honorable Reg Helwer past and present Board and industry(prompt payment champion) also attended the meeting. members for your commitment over the past 50 years. The dedication of the localto ensure that the Prompt Payment in theand update the wage schedule, which has industry and cooperation with local andConstruction Industry Act is passed andbeen out of date since 2017. Proposals national partners have supported the goals[that] our contractors and sub-contractorsto date have incorporated cost-of-living of MCAMs founding members. receive timely remuneration for the excel- increases from 2017 through 2024. The We must remember that one determinedlent work they do in building Manitoba.committees work continues, and MCAM person can make a significant difference,Additionally, I will ensure that appropriatewill advise our out-of-province partners and that a small group of determinedcollaborative relationships with Manitobaswhen the Ministers work on the schedule people can change the course of history.contractors are strengthened and continueis complete. Out-of-province contractorsSonia Johnson into the future. are accountable to the CIWAWith this commitment, MCAM will bewage schedule.MCAM Believes Local Industryengaging government to ensure promptThe association is also focusing on the Will See Positive Changes payment legislation crosses the finishdevelopment of new membership value in the Near Future line and receives Royal Assent within theprograms. Members of the MCAM With the resignation of former Premiercurrent term of government. Membership Committee are negoti-Brian Pallister, Manitoba celebratedating the final details of an extended the historical swearing in of our 24thIn other news, Manitobas constructionwarranty program for parts and labour. premier, Heather Stefanson. Duringindustry was faced with the potentialAn extended health insurance program, the PC party leadership campaign,repeal of the Construction Industry Wagesexclusive to MCAM contractors, is set MCAM representatives met withAct (CIWA) in late 2021. The industryto be launched. Also, with added safety both candidates; discussions includedbanded together to advocate for main- measures in place, MCAM is in the authentic industry engagement, leadershiptaining CIWA as well as for an update toposition to organize and host in-person beliefs, apprentice-supervisor ratios,the accompanying wage schedule. Thenetworking and educational events. gasfitter certification, collaboration vs.CIWA wage schedule is viewed by many consultation, ministerial portfolios and,as the stabilizing force within ManitobasMCAM is looking forward to a busy year of course, prompt payment legislation.bidding system. The Minister struck acelebrating 50 years of bringingFollowing the meeting, then-candidatecommittee representing a cross section ofthe industry together and makingStefanson shared, I am fully committedthe industry, including MCAM, to reviewpositive change.As we move forward into 2022, MCAC will continue to liaise with its provincial partners on these and many other issues affecting members from coast to coast. As always, we encourage members to reach out if there are ways MCAC can advocate on your behalf.CONTRACTORS CORNERTT21_1_8 Ad_3.333" x 2 FINAL.pdf 1 7/29/21 4:59 PMTRIANGLETUBE.COM2021 NATIONAL BULLETIN33'