Construction InSites covers issues and current developments relating to the construction sector federally and within the provinces represented by Merit Canada. It is produced regularly for member contractors, policy makers and commentators, and for all Canadians with an interest in workplace democracy, accountability, and transparency within one of the nation’s most important industries.

Fall 2023:
Feds Must Deliver on Efficient Permitting Promise

Inside this Issue:

  • Canada Lags Globally on Permitting Efficiency
  • Consequences of Permitting Delays
  • Cross-Country Construction Check-In

Fall 2022:
Five Key Priorities Come Into Sharper Focus

Inside this Issue:

  • Labour Shortage Risks Put Housing Targets at Risk
  • Investment, Trade and Growth
  • Responsible Resource Development

Spring 2022:
Taking the Pulse of Construction at a Pivotal Time

Inside this Issue:

  • Industry Performing Well, Despite the Times
  • How the Shortage of People is Playing Out
  • Top-Ranked Ways Government Can Help With Labour Shortage

Fall 2021:
Merit Canada Presents a Blueprint for Prosperity

Inside this Issue:

  • Five Pillars for Federal Policies and Actions
  • Where and Why We Need Federal Action
  • Merit Canada’s Blueprint for Shared Prosperity

Spring 2021:
Measuring Up or Falling Short at a Time of Crisis?

Inside this Issue:

  • Grading the Federal Budget and Policy Agenda
  • Cross-Country Construction Check-In

Fall 2020:
Infrastructure Investment is Our Strongest Lever

Inside this Issue:

  • Avoid the risk of less for more
  • Huge benefits, huge needs
  • Cross-country construction check-in