AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), with representatives from the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba (ECAM), that is meant to establish a collaborative framework on the development of a dual-trade, federated and integrated national association.
“We are extremely proud to be signing this MOU with our counterparts at the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba,” explained Charlie Webb, 2023/2024 president and chair of MCAC, after the signing which took place during the association’s 81st annual national conference. “The MOU is a reflection of the many shared objectives our associations have, and the recognition that a shared and collaborative approach has the potential to create a stronger national voice for our respective sectors.”
As part of the MOU, both parties have agreed to work together to assess the feasibility of an integrated and federated membership structure for both electrical and mechanical contractors, explains a release.
ECAM members can also take part in MCAC activities moving forward, including the MCAC Day on the Hill, the Emerging Leaders Conference and the MCAC Annual National Conference.
“The Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba is committed to ensuring our members receive value for association membership,” said Paul Shack, ECAM vice-president and partner at Nor-tec Group. “This MOU represents that commitment. Great things are achieved when we collaborate with liked-minded stakeholders.”
In particular, the MOU identifies several key areas where a dual-trade national association could benefit members across the country, including enhanced advocacy initiatives, increased member engagement, a stronger voice on industry practice issues and more support for the growth and development.
“As the associations representing these sectors in our respective jurisdictions, we share a common belief in advancing the best interests of our members, advocating for and on behalf of our sector, and promoting industry best practices,” explained Brad Mason, incoming MCAC president and chair. “At MCAC, we recognize the potential this has to create one of the strongest associations in Canada’s construction industry. On jobsites across the country our tradespeople are closely aligned; it only makes sense that our associations do the same.”
MCAC and ECAM representatives will now begin engaging on a national working group, the release reads, as well as dialogue with other interested associations looking to also take part in these discussions.
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