ECAM would like to thank Richard Cloutier and CJOB for spotlighting Electrical and Mechanical contractors and skilled trades in the year-end special, “Ringing in The News Year with Richard Cloutier.” ECAM appreciated the opportunity to showcase Manitoba’s skilled tradespeople, working to “Build Manitoba” on various job sites. Listen to the interviews here.
TradeConnect 2024
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New federal prompt payment legislation to protect construction workers
December 12, 2023 – Gatineau, Quebec – Public Services and Procurement Canada Canada’s construction industry employs an estimated 1.5 million people, making it an important driver of our economy. In 2016, industry stakeholders raised the long-standing issue of payment delays along the contracting chain, and we listened. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that … Read More
Manitoba News Release: Premier Wab Kinew Announces Creation of Premier’s Business and Jobs Council
ECAM is pleased to see several Industry Colleagues appointed to the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council. Council to Develop Economic Strategy for Manitoba Today, in his inaugural State of the Province address, Premier Wab Kinew announced the creation of the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council to advise the province on developing a strong economy that Manitobans can rely on for … Read More
Availability of Apprenticeship Training Classes
In discussion with Apprenticeship Manitoba, they acknowledged demand for apprenticeship training far exceeded course availability for the April1/24 – March31/25 period. Apprenticeship Manitoba is reviewing the unmet demand on a trade-by-trade basis and working with the training providers to add additional seats for the April 1/24 – March 31/25 timeframe. Demand is established by waitlists. It is imperative if your … Read More