News

Provincial Minimum Wage Increases to $15.80

October 2, 2024

Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises the new provincial minimum wage of $15.80 is now in effect.

CAF-FCA Annual Report 2024

September 26, 2024

Highlights key achievements, milestones, and strategic priorities as it continues to advance apprenticeship in Canada.

September Board of Directors Meeting Highlights 2024

September 26, 2024

Find out what was discussed at the September Board meeting.

Next Gen Ball Hockey Tournament Highlights

September 23, 2024

ECAM vs. MCAM

Mark's Commercial 25% Discount for Members

September 10, 2024

Invitation to Winnipeg Social Procurement Roundtable

August 26, 2024

Social Procurement and the journey to socio-economic reconciliation.

Prompt Payment Update

August 22, 2024

Government officials are hopeful the Manitoba Construction Industry will enjoy the benefits of a Prompt Payment Regime as early as the 2nd quarter of 2025.

Construction Industry Wages Act Update

August 22, 2024

The MCAM/ECAM joint nomination of Shawn Henry endorsed by the Manitoba Employers Council (MEC) was accepted by the Minister of Labour and Immigration.

Recruitment and Retention Best Practices Webinar Series

August 22, 2024

CAF-FCA invites tradeswomen from various sectors across Canada to participate in a series focused on effective recruitment and retention practices.

2024 Golf Extravaganza Highlights

August 12, 2024

Held August 8th at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club.

The Federal Plastics Registry - What Mechanical Contractors Should Know Webinar

August 12, 2024

Brought together by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and McMillan LLP.

Open Committee Member Positions for WIMC

July 25, 2024

Women in Mechanical Construction (WIMC) Committee is opening three new positions for MCA members

Rapid Zoning By-law Amendments Update - City of Winnipeg

July 23, 2024

Planning, Property and Development will be implementing several zoning bylaw updates over the next few years.

Awards of Distinction 2024 - Nominations are Open!

July 18, 2024

Apprenticeship Manitoba and the Apprenticeship and Certification Board are hosting the 18th Annual Awards of Distinction Gala on November 21, 2024.

Proposed Regulatory Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Certification System

July 17, 2024

The Manitoba government is considering regulatory changes to the apprenticeship and certification system.

Governments of Canada and Manitoba Investing Over $10 Million in Projects to Help Build Greener Future

July 3, 2024

Provides contractors with insight into where the future of the industry is heading and helps identify funding streams for their owners.

Manitoba Government Announces Security Rebate for Homeowners, Renters and Small Businesses Now Available

July 3, 2024

Rebate Helps Improve Safety While Saving Manitobans Money

June Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

June 21, 2024

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

Provincial Government Signals Progress for Construction Industry Prompt Payment Regime

June 20, 2024

Manitoba Government officials confirmed progress is being made on a Prompt Payment Regime for Manitoba Construction Industry.

Manitoba's Prompt Payment Legislation Update

June 20, 2024

Building Rural Manitoba Magazine

Joint MCAM & ECAM Letter - CIWA Wage Schedule Update

June 18, 2024

Construction Industry Minimum Wage Act Update

June 18, 2024

Provincial Government Initiates Review

City of Winnipeg - Permits Online Expansion

June 17, 2024

On June 24, 2024, new Permits Online features will be introduced.

Next Gen Thirsty Thursday 2024 Highlights

June 14, 2024

June 13th at Low Life Barrel House. Sponsored by Pitblado Law.

May 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

June 12, 2024

Find out what was discussed at the May Board meeting.

March 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights

June 12, 2024

Find out what was discussed at the March Board meeting.

Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series

June 3, 2024

Supporting students by offering assistance with education & trade related expenses. Application period: June 1 to September 1, 2024.

Invitation to Winnipeg Social Procurement Roundtable - Construction Sector Opportunities

May 23, 2024

City of Winnipeg, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and CCEDNet invite you to join the next Winnipeg Social Procurement Roundtable which will be focused on Construction Sector Opportunities.

Update on 2024 Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Obligation

May 22, 2024

Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.

Bill S-211: New reporting obligations for large businesses

May 22, 2024

The federal government introduced Bill S-211 as a strategy to prevent and reduce the risk forced labour and child labour in supply chains.

Legislative Update - Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

May 22, 2024

Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (previously Bill S-211) has been enacted.

Apprenticeship Manitoba FAQ - 1:1 Apprentice-to-Journeyperson Ratio

May 22, 2024

Explore the frequently asked questions created by Apprenticeship Manitoba to address this recent change in ratio.

May Lunch & Learn 2024

May 3, 2024

Presented by Aon

Manitoba Construction Industry Outlook: 2024-2033

May 3, 2024

BuildForce Canada

Addressing Mental Health in the Construction Industry Webinar (MCAC)

May 1, 2024

Pioneer Nomination Form

May 1, 2024

Submit by June 18, 2024

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.