Is the Ottawa Hospital PLA ‘fair procurement?’

Is the Ottawa Hospital PLA ‘fair procurement?’
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is concerned the project labour agreement (PLA) between the Ottawa Hospital and the Unionized Building and Construction Trades of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec sets the wrong precedent and is ca...
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ACCA continues focus on growing community of Black contractors
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The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
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ACCA continues focus on growing community of Black contractors
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Is the Ottawa Hospital PLA ‘fair procurement?’
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is concerned the project...
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Developers unveil latest plan for Toronto Quayside
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Moderation in Canadian Construction Material Costs
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PCA submits complaint to Competition Bureau to investigate Ottawa Hospital expansion deal
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Is the Ottawa Hospital PLA ‘fair procurement?’
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