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April 29, 2026

NEWS RELEASE: Ottawa is Spending Billions to Fix a Trades Shortage Manitoba is Making Worse

WCA and CARM Call on Kinew Government to Immediately Restore 2:1 Apprenticeship Ratio WINNIPEG, April 29, 2026 — The federal government is investing billions of […]
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April 17, 2026

NEWS RELEASE: Winnipeg Construction Association Supports City of Winnipeg Pilot Project Using CCDC Contracts

WINNIPEG, April 17, 2026 – The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) is applauding the City of Winnipeg on its announced pilot project usage of Canadian Construction […]
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April 13, 2026

NEWS RELEASE: Winnipeg Construction Association Applauds Hot Water Requirement at Large Construction Sites

WINNIPEG , April 13, 2026 – The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) welcomed the news that the province is requiring hot water be available for handwashing […]
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April 6, 2026

Darryl Harrison appointed President and CEO of the Winnipeg Construction Association

The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Darryl Harrison as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, […]
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April 2, 2026

WCA Newsletter for April 2

The April 2 edition of The WCA Newsletter, which includes a look at the 2026 provincial budget, is now available here.
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March 19, 2026

NEWS RELEASE: Construction Industry says Manitoba Jobs Agreements (MJA) are filled with Red Flags

March 19, 2026 Construction Industry says Manitoba Jobs Agreements (MJA) are filled with Red Flags Three major associations representing the majority of vertical and heavy […]
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February 24, 2026

In search of a better way to build Manitoba

The following piece is a submission on behalf of WCA, the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association and the Construction Association of Rural Manitoba that originally appeared […]
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February 20, 2026

Meet WCA’s 2026 Board of Directors

On Wednesday, February 18, WCA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting saw the election of this year’s Board of Directors, headed by new Chair Peter Bernatsky. Congratulations to […]
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February 6, 2026

WCA Newsletter for February 6

The February 6 edition of The WCA Newsletter, featuring stories on the Manitoba Jobs Agreement, MITT’s closure and more, is now available here.
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January 26, 2026

Manitoba Jobs Agreement Update

Earlier today, the provincial government held a press conference promoting the Manitoba Jobs Agreement. We are surprised and disappointed by the government’s decision to hold […]
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