In case you missed it, here are some news clips from ICBA’s big win in federal Supreme Court today: Global BC — LIVE Bloomberg News Business in Vancouver Reuters Toronto Star Site News ICBA’s op-ed in the Calgary Herald Western Standard Globe and...
CALGARY – This morning, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Impact Assessment Act, formerly known as Bill C-69, is unconstitutional. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is calling the decision an unequivocal victory for Canada’s...
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on how Canadians are feeling about their money situation, digital building permits, and Calgary winning the industrial jobs race. 😬 The Financial Post reports on a survey showing 70% of Canadians think our national economy is...
ICBA Wellness Ambassador Corey Hirsch Official joined Daniel Arsenault of the Atlantic Construction Podcast to talk about breaking mental health stigma in construction. “Construction is almost like a team locker room… talking to your buddies, hanging out....
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on World Mental Health Day, labour force stats, and LNG. 🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day, with the theme, “Mental health is a universal right.” No one should have to suffer through poor mental health, and everyone deserves...
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist While most incoming data over the past couple of months suggest the Canadian economy has stalled, the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada paints a more flattering picture. The national economy added 64,000 jobs in...
We are thrilled to partner with Beedie Luminaries in their new BUILD apprentice bursary program.Over the next five years, the program will help 285 tradespeople with $5.5 million in funding. Each eligible student will receive up to $20,000 over four years.The Beedie family have been part of ICBA from our organization's very beginning -- and we thank them for supporting the next generation of construction professionals!Beedie Luminaries... See MoreSee Less
So proud of the construction professionals who made this nation-building project possible!With the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion operational, Canadian oil will be able to compete in the global marketplace. Learn what this will mean for Canada and the world: bit.ly/3y1A153... See MoreSee Less
TRAINING THURSDAY: Defending Your Digital Frontier - Navigating Cyber Risks for Business SuccessKerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.Defending Your Digital Frontier: Navigating Cyber Risks for Business SuccessFREE! | Live OnlineMay 29, 2024 | 9:30-11AM Pacific Timeicbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/518-defending-your-digital-frontier-navigating-cyber-risks-for-bus...Missed this one? Check icba.ca/coursesConstruction had another rough year in 2023 dealing with cybercrime. According to a study by encryption software firm NordLocker, construction ranked as the top industry target for cyberattacks in two of the past three years. On average a Canadian business sees 40 cyber-attacks each year. When cyberattacks like data breaches and hacks occur, they can result in devastating damage. That type of event could mean the loss of your database, your contracts, your proposals, or your business operations, meaning business disruptions, lost revenue, and litigation. With the increasing reliance on technology, the risks you expose your business to increase as well! Cyber exposures aren’t going away and, in fact, continue to escalate. It is important to remember that no organization is immune to the impact of cybercrime. Protecting your digital assets should be a number one priority. Businesses need to be prepared if a cyberattack strikes.This free 1.5-hour session will cover: • Data breach coverage• Business interruption loss reimbursement • Cyber extortion defense • Legal support • Cyber liability insuranceJoin us and Nikki Keith, Principal at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc., to learn more about how you can plan and protect yourself. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to the thousands of men and women who made this nation-building project possible! You have literally built Canadian prosperity!TMX: Now up and running!#get2yes#got2yesTrans Mountain Announces Milestones of Commercial Service for Expanded System.Read more ➡️ ow.ly/RczE50RtqeS... See MoreSee Less
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #148: Suicide PreventionThis month at ICBA Wellness, we’re looking at suicide prevention – ways to help both ourselves and others, and to connect to important services at the moment of need.In the past year, Canada took a giant leap forward with the launch of 9-8-8, a national suicide crisis hotline, staffed 24-7 (we’ve written about the genesis of 9-8-8, and the work of MP Todd Doherty before).But it often still takes a friend or loved one noticing a sign or a comment or a vibe or a feeling that something isn’t right – and then saying something. Some of the signs that experts say to watch out for:• Talking about wanting to die, great guilt or shame, or being a burden to others• Feeling empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live, extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage, or being in unbearable emotional or physical pain• Changing behavior, such as making a plan or researching ways to die, withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, giving away important items, making a will, taking dangerous risks, displaying extreme mood swings, eating or sleeping more or less, or using drugs or alcohol more often.For each other’s sakes, let’s keep our eyes and ears open. Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. ... See MoreSee Less
This month at ICBA Wellness, we’re looking at suicide prevention – ways to help both ourselves and others, and to connect to important services at the moment of need.
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