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President's Ball 2024 Highlights

April 29, 2024

Boots & Buckles: A Night at Yellowstone

Building a Greener Future - BuildForce Canada Report

April 25, 2024

Retrofitting could require as many as 57,000 additional construction workers and generate more than $81 billion in new construction investments by 2032.

A Year at a Glance - 2023

April 18, 2024

MCAM highlights from 2023

Builders Awards 2023

April 17, 2024

Thank you to our sponsors for the continued support.

Trade Association Letter to ACB - Supervision Ratios

April 17, 2024

Discount Codes for Women's Workwear

April 15, 2024

Deals on Covergalls, Mark's Commercial and eve. workwear for women.

MCAM Charities of Choice

April 15, 2024

How you can help support our 2022-2027 Charities of Choice.

Siloam Mission Initiatives

April 12, 2024

Gallagher Breakout Room - TradeConnect 2024

April 4, 2024

Breakout session descriptions and speaker bios.

Skills for Success: Supporting Indigenous Learners in the Skilled Trades Webinar

April 3, 2024

Learn about holistic approaches and practices that support Indigenous learners interested in pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

One Future. One People. One Manitoba. - Budget 2024

April 3, 2024

Budget 2024 Focuses on Rebuilding Health Care, Lowering Costs

Midwest Engineering Breakout Room - TradeConnect 2024

April 1, 2024

Breakout session descriptions and speaker bios.

EH Price Breakout Room - TradeConnect 2024

April 1, 2024

Breakout session descriptions and speaker bios.

AON Breakout Room - TradeConnect 2024

April 1, 2024

Breakout session descriptions and speaker bios.

Development Permit Exemptions

March 27, 2024

The City of Winnipeg's Planning, Property & Development Department (PP&D) will implement zoning bylaw updates in phases, starting with development permit exemptions.

CAF-FCA Webinar: Apprenticeship Registration Trends and Completion Rates

March 27, 2024

Join CAF-FCA and guest speaker, Dominique Skubnik, to learn about apprenticeship registration trends and completion rates based on the latest Registered Apprenticeship Information System data from Statistics Canada.

CIB Commits $140 Million to New Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Manitoba

March 27, 2024

-The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is loaning a combined up to $140 million to support five communities with water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Manitoba.

Manitoba Government Announces Blue-Ribbon Panel on Infrastructure that will Build up our Province for all Manitobans

March 26, 2024

The panel will play a leading advisory role in shaping the province's multi-year plan and infrastructure strategy, helping to build up our province for all Manitobans.

A steady pace of growth in Manitoba's construction sector should ease labour market pressures

March 25, 2024

BuildForce Canada released its 2024-2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Manitoba today. The outlook calls for investment in both the residential and non-residential components to increase to 2033.

Public Review on Code Changes

March 22, 2024

CBHCC invites code users, the Codes community, and the public to participate in the winter 2024 public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.

March 2024 Lunch & Learn Highlights

March 15, 2024

Featuring Decarbonization with Hydronics and Prompt Payment

New Immigration Report from BuildForce Canada

March 8, 2024

Current immigration policies federally and across Canada, and outlines a number of principled recommendations to ensure the construction industry can better access skilled workers to meet the growing demands on our sector.

February Lunch & Learn 2024 Highlights

February 29, 2024

Featuring Apprenticeship Manitoba and GEOptimize

February Board Meeting Meetings

February 29, 2024

Find out what was discussed at the February Board meeting.

Next Gen Ice Fishing Derby 2024 Highlights

February 28, 2024

Next genners enjoyed a day on the ice with heated competition!

Manitoba Government Appoints New Chair of Apprenticeship Board

February 27, 2024

The Manitoba government has appointed Tanya Palson, executive director of the Manitoba Building Trades, as the new chair of the Manitoba Apprenticeship and Certification Board.

Manitoba Government will Create 270 Critical Mineral Jobs with Extraction Project and Solar Glass Manufacturing Facility

February 15, 2024

Project Will Bring Good Manitoba Jobs to Selkirk, Hollow Water First Nation

TradeConnect 2024 Program

February 6, 2024

Details inside for the ECAM & MCAM joint business conference.

CWB Association Student Night

January 31, 2024

Introduce the future opportunities in your industry to the welders of tomorrow.

January Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

January 23, 2024

Read about what was discussed at the January Board of Directors meeting.

January 2024 Lunch & Learn Highlights

January 19, 2024

Featuring Manitoba Government on Climate & Energy Initiatives and H2MB Inc. on 'Why Hydrogen?'

Marc Lynch Award Application

January 15, 2024

Apply by March 31st, 2024

MCAM on CJOB

January 10, 2024

MCAM would like to thank Richard Cloutier and CJOB for spotlighting Electrical and Mechanical contractors and skilled trades in the year-end special, "Ringing in The News Year with Richard Cloutier."

Fred Nicholson's Obituary

January 8, 2024

With sadness MCAM announces the passing of Fred Lorence Nicholson.

December Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

January 8, 2024

Find out what was discussed at the December Board meeting.

CSA Technical Subcommittee Groups for B51 & B52

December 22, 2023

Seeking Subcommittee Group Members

New federal prompt payment legislation to protect construction workers

December 12, 2023

Federal prompt payment legislation came into force December 9, 2023, to address long-standing construction industry concerns, including the timeliness of payments, protecting vital construction jobs & making it easier to do business with the Gov of Canada

Premier Wab Kinew Announces Creation of Premier's Business and Jobs Council

December 11, 2023

MCAM is pleased to see several Industry Colleagues appointed to the Premier's Business and Jobs Council.

Holiday Reception 2023 Highlights

December 11, 2023

Lots of smiles and holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Reception held December 7th at KitchenSync.

Availability of Apprenticeship Training Classes

December 8, 2023

Apprenticeship Manitoba is reviewing the unmet demand on a trade-by-trade basis and working with the training providers to add additional seats for the April 1/24 - March 31/25 time frame.

2024 Calendar of Events

December 5, 2023

Mark your calendars with our 2024 event dates!

Government of Canada launches three-digit suicide crisis helpline

November 30, 2023

MCAM is pleased to support the awareness of the 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline launched today.

Seeking Focus Group Participants for Research - Supporting Retention for Indigenous Peoples

November 28, 2023

CAF - FCA is hosting two focus groups where we are gathering input from apprenticeship stakeholders about initiatives that support Indigenous pre-apprentices and apprentices.

November 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

November 28, 2023

Find out what was discussed at the November Board meeting.

Manitoba Government Presents Throne Speech Welcoming 'A New Day in Manitoba'

November 27, 2023

We're Ready to Get to Work for You, Together: Premier

November 2023 Lunch & Learn Highlights

November 24, 2023

Featuring Manitoba Hydro on the Integrated Resource Plan and 365 Technologies on Cybersecurity for the Non-Technical CEO.

Public Review on Code Changes

November 20, 2023

Code Change Review - the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has posted a public review of proposed changes for inclusion in the 2025 editions of the national model construction codes.

Next Gen Tequila Tasting Highlight

November 17, 2023

The Next Gen Tequila Tasting held on November 16 at the Kitchen Sync was a memorable evening that blended education, networking and a tequila tasting experience.

October Board Meeting Highlights

November 14, 2023

Read about what was discussed at the October Board of Directors meeting.

MCAC November 2023 Update

November 14, 2023

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest Nearly $500 Million to Deliver Clean, Reliable, and Affordable Electricity to Manitobans

November 10, 2023

A joint investment of $475.6 million announced to strengthen Manitoba's clean electricity grid and ensure Manitobans continue receiving affordable and reliable low carbon energy.

2024 Construction Codes Implementation

October 30, 2023

The Province will adopt the new Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Energy Code for Buildings and Manitoba Fire Code effective January 1, 2024.

October 2023 Lunch & Learn Highlights

October 27, 2023

Presentations on Pressure Piping Registrations, QA Manuals and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

'The Voice' Podcast Series - Episode 3: Empowering Women for Excellence: WXN Mentorship program

October 18, 2023

The episode delves into the crucial theme of mentorship in the mechanical contracting industry, offering a profound exploration of the mentor-mentee dynamic.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and New Government Sworn In

October 18, 2023

Premier Wab Kinew was sworn in October 18th as premier of Manitoba, alongside the 14 other members of his cabinet.

MCAC's Women in Mechanical Contracting Mentorship Program

October 18, 2023

This unique initiative is designed to empower and support women within the mechanical contracting industry by providing them with valuable mentorship opportunities.

Pioneer Night 2023 Highlights

October 13, 2023

Pioneer Night, held on October 12th at St. Charles Country Club, was an event celebrating MCAM Pioneers and the induction of Eric Henstridge into their ranks.

September Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

October 6, 2023

Find out what was discussed at the September Board meeting.

Election 2023 - Issues Impacting Trade Contractors

October 2, 2023

Following consultation with MCAM members, the Board of Directors collaborated with ECAM in establishing key issues impacting Manitoba trade contractors.

September 2023 Lunch & Learn Highlights

September 28, 2023

Featuring presentations on 2020 Construction Codes and Designing & Estimating for Seismic Restraints