Much has been written recently about whether British Columbia’s new Community Benefits Agreements process for major public construction projects are a good thing. But what hasn’t been much discussed is why. Community Benefits Agreements are needed. It’s pretty simple:...
Date: Thursday, August 09, 2018 Survey shows public values provincial government’s new construction policy A new poll conducted by Research CO in August shows the majority of people in B.C. support Community Benefits Agreements. The poll, conducted on...
As president of the Allied Infrastructure and Related Construction Council of B.C., which is the formal body tasked with administering the new Community Benefits Agreement for members of all the affiliated unions, I feel like my title is more fittingly “myth buster,”...
I’m not sure what headline the Journal of Commerce editors will put on this column, but I’m going to suggest “For the record” or, “Just the facts, please.” Or if those are too short, “The truth about Community Benefits Agreements” (CBAs) works well too. Chances...
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018 Statement from the BC Building Trades on the new Community Benefits Agreement It is inclusive, in that it provides hiring and training opportunities for local residents, Indigenous workers, women in the trades and apprentices. It is...
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