On November 1, the day of Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) plans to meet with Members of Parliament to discuss the federal long-term investment plan and infrastructure deficit.
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The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) is poised to meet with federal politicians from all political parties on Parliament Hill November 1 to discuss issues important to ACEC members and the consulting engineering sector at large.
The association said it will be delivering one clear message: Parliament and the federal government must take action to develop a long-term investment plan to address Canada’s infrastructure deficit.
“All three major federal parties pledged to develop such a plan in their election platforms and we will encourage them to follow through on this commitment,” the association said.
Noting that MPs have “numerous demands” on their time and attention, ACEC said Parliament Hill Day is the industry’s opportunity to present “a strong and coordinated message about how we want to work with the federal government.
“With the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala taking place on the same day, participants in Hill Day have the opportunity to point out the accomplishments of consulting engineers and the important work we do for Canadian society.”
Many MPs will also attend the gala that night.
On Hill Day, prior to meeting with MPs, ACEC participants will hear from political journalist Jane Taber who will speak about who’s hot and who’s not on Parliament Hill. Participants will also have an opportunity to attend Question Period.
“It is extremely important that our elected representatives understand the role of Canadian consulting engineers and why long-term infrastructure investment is vital to ensuring Canada’s quality of life,” the association said.
“ACEC’s Parliament Hill Day is one step further towards making the industry’s issues understood.”
Participants will include representatives from award-winning firms and members of the ACEC board of directors as well as board members and executive directors from its provincial counterparts.
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