Manitoba Government Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Other Prairie Provinces to Advance Economic Corridors

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Agreement Supports Movement of Products within Canada: Piwniuk The Manitoba government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta to advance economic corridors and support the movement of products within Western Canada and to various markets, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Doyle Piwniuk announced today. “Manitoba’s unique gateway and hub initiatives cannot develop in … Read More

5 Reasons Why the Best-Managed Companies Don’t Focus on Safety Compliance and Documentation

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Beating the drum of compliance and documentation is common amongst many safety managers however its simply not effective and here’s why: 1. Compliance management does not mean risks are controlled. The best-managed companies understand that approximately 20% of the work they do gives rise to 80% of their credible risk. They focus on the 20% until it’s well controlled. 2. Paperwork … Read More

Manitoba Government Amending Legislation to Ensure Timely Payment of Construction Contracts, Reduced Costs, Fewer Project Slowdowns

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Changes Would Help Contractors Invest in Business, Contributing to Employment, Economic Impact: Teitsma The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to reduce unnecessary slowdowns on construction projects caused by delays in payments, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma announced today. “The window for major construction is often limited by seasonal challenges, so greater efficiency … Read More