Vancouver Island Construction Association
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Advocacy regarding capital infrastructure investment priorities, transportation infrastructure, public construction projects, and economic development initiatives impacting Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Transportation
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Advocacy regarding climate resilience, low-carbon construction practices, energy policy, electrification, utility infrastructure, and sustainable building initiatives affecting the construction and development industry.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure
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Advocacy regarding housing affordability, development approval processes, municipal permitting timelines, regulatory efficiency, and policies intended to accelerate housing and infrastructure delivery across British Columbia.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs
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Advocacy regarding implementation and modernization of the BC Building Code, construction regulations, permitting requirements, and industry compliance initiatives.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Housing, Industry, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs
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Advocacy regarding Indigenous participation, procurement opportunities, workforce inclusion, and partnership development within British Columbia’s construction industry.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions
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Advocacy regarding public procurement policies, fair and open tendering practices, bid transparency, contractor prequalification, and infrastructure procurement processes for publicly funded construction projects in British Columbia.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Government Procurement, Housing, Infrastructure, Transportation
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Advocacy regarding skilled trades workforce development, apprenticeship training, labour shortages, immigration pathways, workforce participation, and construction industry recruitment and retention initiatives.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
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Seeking government funding, grant support, and program partnerships for the Tailgate Toolkit initiative and related construction industry mental health, substance use, and workplace harm reduction programs.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Education, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Mental Health and Addictions
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