B.C. Premier John Horgan (middle) unveiled a new community benefits agreement in July. The agreement prioritizes increased apprenticeships and hiring local workers with a focus on training Indigenous people and women. Construction industry stakeholders are divided on the issue and are calling it the top newsmaker for B.C. in 2018.

Community benefits? The top B.C. newsmaker raises eyebrows

Projects approved, projects delayed and labour agreements were the top issues for the industry for 2018 and will shape the next year. The community benefits agreement (CBA) framework introduced by the Government of British Columbia in July was one of the most controversial topics to hit the western Canadian construction industry in some time. “It’s … Continue reading Community benefits? The top B.C. newsmaker raises eyebrows

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