Hosted by Progressive Contractors Association of Canada · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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A podcast by the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada focused on interviewing leaders in construction and public policy across Canada on the important issues, trends and policies that impact the construction industry.
Progressive Contractors Association of Canada hosts Constructive Thinking, a business show with 27 episodes published.
Richard Van Egmond, the project leader of the provincial Edvance OYAP Program, joins Karen Renkema to discuss how the Edvance OYAP provincial program differs from local OYAP programs, provides critical support to young p
This podcast session between PCA’s Paul de Jong and Bill Black, President and CEO of the Calgary Construction Association, unpacks the “Honour the Work” initiative. Honour the Work has been rolled out to over 950 Calgary
In this episode, PCA's VP of Public Affairs, Darrel Reid, is joined by Paul de Jong, PCA's President & CEO, Dan Baxter, PCA's BC Director, and Ryan Bruce, Government Relations Director at CLAC. Together, they reflect on
There's been a lot said about mental health and wellness in the construction industry - but what about financial wellness? How do the two relate? What steps can be taken to improve both, and foster a more productive, eng
B.C. says it wants to build more infrastructure and spend taxpayer dollars wisely. So why is it still using procurement rules that shut out so many qualified contractors and workers? In this episode, Darrel Reid sits dow
Ontario’s 2026 Budget maintains a large infrastructure spend, while delaying the plans to get back in the black. Featuring PCA’s Stephen Hamilton and Sam Duncan, Vice President, at Wellington Advocacy discussing A Plan t
PCA President & CEO, Paul de Jong, speaks with Hugh Secord, Chief Strategist with Oakbridges Labour Relations Strategies. Their discussion includes the issues of labour supply in Canada, the nature and function of the un
Paul de Jong, PCA's President & CEO, chats with Wayne Prins, Executive Director of the CLAC union. The discussion covers the history of the union, policy priorities, workforce development innovation and concerns with com
PCA’s President & CEO, Paul de Jong, speaks with Marco Navarro-Genie of the Haultain Research Institute. Their conversation covers the opportunities and challenges presented by Prime Minister Carney’s nation building str
A discussion on prompt payment, adjudication and how the construction industry should adapt to changing payment requirements across Canada, featuring PCA’s Stephen Hamilton and Rocco Ruso, Principal and Founder of RAR Li
PCA staff discuss the Association’s response to the Ontario Government consultation linking apprenticeship requirements to public procurement. They argue that the proposal will increase costs, limit competition and won’t
Darrel Reid, VP of Public Affairs at PCA, sits down with The Honourable Preston Manning to unpack the new Alberta–Ottawa MOU agreement, ask how much of it will really get built, and explore what it all means for Western
PCA President & CEO Paul de Jong chats with Ontario VP Karen Renkema, about how far our national association has come, and what’s ahead.
Stephen Hamilton, PCA’s Director of Public Affairs Ontario, speaks with Renze Nauta, Program Director for Work and Economics at the Cardus think tank, about why the Ontario government should be wary of Project Labour Agr
Mike McDonald, co-host of the leading B.C. political podcast, Hotel Pacifico, chats with Dan Baxter, PCA’s Regional Director, B.C., about pipeline politics in Western Canada.
Stephen Hamilton, PCA’s Director of Ontario Public Affairs, speaks with Sam Duncan, VP at Wellington Advocacy, about Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement, the Federal Budget and its impact on Ontario, and what to expect at
PCA President & CEO Paul de Jong speaks with Tim McMillan, the Founding Partner of Garrison Strategy, about a range of topics including Canada’s nation building strategy.
PCA Vice President Darrel Reid talks about Alberta’s new pipeline initiative, and what it means for workers, indigenous partnerships, and Canada’s economic future. Guest hosted by Peter Csillag, VP of Wellington Advocacy
PCA President & CEO, Paul de Jong, speaks with Tim McMillan, the Founding Partner of Garrison Strategy, about a range of topics including Canada’s nation building strategy.
Alex Knight, PCA’s Manager, Corporate Communications, has a conversation with Tara Hoffmier about Women Building Futures’ impact on the progressive construction industry and the importance of psychologically safe workpla
Bill Black
President and CEO · Calgary Construction Association
1 appearance on this show
Kevin McCarthy
Managing Director and Head of Market Maker Financing and Clearing · Consultant Anaesthetist, Dublin
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Hamilton
co-owner and cofounder · Backwater Bandits
2 appearances on this show
Preston Manning
retired politician
1 appearance on this show
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