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Constructive Thinking

Constructive Thinking

Written by: Progressive Contractors Association of Canada
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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 Economics
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  • Constructive Thinking | Building Canada: Labour Mobility Challenges in a Shifting Global Landscape

    Constructive Thinking | Building Canada: Labour Mobility Challenges in a Shifting Global Landscape
    Feb 23 2026

    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 strategy, the impacts of recent events between the USA and Venezuela and the challenges present with jurisdictions in Canada which are restricting the movement of workers across labour models.
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    31 mins
  • Constructive Thinking | Prompt Payment, Construction Liens and Practical Implications Across Canada

    Constructive Thinking | Prompt Payment, Construction Liens and Practical Implications Across Canada
    Feb 9 2026

    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 Litigation.
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    45 mins
  • Constructive Thinking | Mandating Apprenticeships? Why Apprenticeship Requirements on Public Projects is a Bad Idea

    Constructive Thinking | Mandating Apprenticeships? Why Apprenticeship Requirements on Public Projects is a Bad Idea
    Jan 26 2026

    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 address the root causes that slow down apprenticeship completion.
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    29 mins
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