Federal economic statement indicates government is ‘listening to industry’

National construction industry leaders are praising the federal government’s fall economic statement entitled Investing in Middle Class Jobs, which was unveiled by the Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Nov. 21. It included training incentives and prompt payment measures, to name a few of the items industry leaders applauded.

Construction stakeholders at the national level agree the government’s fall economic statement contains a number of positives for the industry, with prompt payment, the accelerated depreciation of equipment and investments in training and export-enabling infrastructure topping the list. The statement, entitled Investing in Middle Class Jobs, was released by the Department of Finance on Nov. … Continue reading Federal economic statement indicates government is ‘listening to industry’