b'practice issues, prompt payment as mentioned or thought leadership, havingA UNITED INDUSTRY IS STRONGER a national association helps to support our members and our industry in a very THAN A FRAGMENTED ONE, AND tangible way.What are the most important ser- MCAC PROVIDES THAT UNITY.vices that MCAC provides to the BRAD MASONmechanical contracting sector?MCAC really does provide that critical national voice and perspective for the mechanical contracting sector in Canada. As contractors, we understand the importanceAt the same time, the political situationWhat objectives would you like of our sector in the overall constructionin the United States also has an effect onto accomplish during your term industry and Canadian economy, but itour business and the Canadian economy.as president?is very important to have that nationalThe impact of tariffs, as an example, haveOne of the key items we are looking at representation with government and withfar-reaching and downstream effects onis how we can strengthen the national industry stakeholders. A united industryall aspects of the economy. We need tovoice of the mechanical contracting sector, is stronger than a fragmented one, andmake sure our members are prepared forbut also align with key stakeholders MCAC provides that unity.what that might look like, but also thatin the creation of a stronger national What do you think are the mostgovernments at all levels understand howassociation. We have already put an important issues the industry andcertain policies may affect our sector.agreement in place with the Electrical MCAC has to deal with in the com- Contractors Association of Manitoba to ing year and beyond? I think the other major issues that willexplore a national, dual-trade association. I think we all knew that, heading intocontinue to dominate discussions relate toBringing more M&E contractors together labour availability and labour productivity.to speak with a common national voice 2025, there was going to be uncertaintyAs a national association, it is essentialis something that I want to continue on a variety of fronts. At the federal levelthat we work closely with all stakeholdersto work on. I think as a sector, M&E in Canada, we have always known this wascontractors wield significant influence on going to be an election year. It is going toon these issues to find solutions thatconstruction projects across Canada; now be as important as ever to have a strongbenefit all parties and that take intowe need to ensure we are strengthening national voice to convey our perspective andconsideration the unique challenges wethat voice nationally and at theindustry issues to party leaders. face as a sector. federal level. TESTED.TRUSTED.SINCE 1992.NATIONAL BULLETIN | Issue 2, 2024/25 17'