Competition Bureau Warns of Bid-rigging as Ottawa Set to Spend on Infrastructure

The federal Competition Bureau is warning governments to be on the lookout for signs of bid-rigging and other shady activity as Ottawa opens the floodgates to spend billions on infrastructure projects across the country. Read more.

Contract Security Program Screening Process to Include Mandatory Electronic Fingerprinting

Currently, the Contract Security Program (CSP) conducts criminal record checks using criminal record name checks with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP, as the lead agency responsible for law enforcement inquiries, is retiring the name-based criminal record check process in favour of mandatory electronic fingerprinting. The use of mandatory fingerprinting will eliminate the […]

Ottawa Sets Deadline for $150-million Infrastructure Program

The federal government is setting tight deadlines for an expanded infrastructure program aimed at marking Canada’s 150th birthday with new bike paths, arena upgrades and other small projects across the country. Read more.

CANS Welcomes CCA Board of Directors and Executives

On June 15, CANS President, Duncan Williams, and Chairman, Matt Brunt, will welcome the Board of Directors and Executive of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) with a Harbour Cruise Welcome Reception aboard the Tall Ship Silva. Thank you to our sponsors:              

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