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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 | Pipelines, Populism and the West: A Conversation with Preston Manning

    Constructive Thinking | Pipelines, Populism and the West: A Conversation with Preston Manning
    Jan 12 2026

    Darrel Reid, VP of Public Affairs at PCA, sits down with The Honourable Preston Manning to unpack the new Alberta–Ottawa MOU agreement, ask how much of it will really get built, and explore what it all means for Western Canada’s builders — from the boardroom to the jobsite. Along the way, Preston shares his perspective on Western Canada’s place in Confederation, the rise of bottom-up populism, and how those forces will shape major projects, politics, and careers in the years ahead.
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    44 mins
  • Constructive Thinking | Celebrating 25 years at PCA

    Constructive Thinking | Celebrating 25 years at PCA
    Dec 30 2025

    PCA President & CEO Paul de Jong chats with Ontario VP Karen Renkema, about how far our national association has come, and what’s ahead.

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    36 mins
  • Constructive Thinking | The Benefits of a Competitive Construction Industry

    Constructive Thinking | The Benefits of a Competitive Construction Industry
    Dec 15 2025

    Stephen Hamilton, PCA’s Director of Public Affairs Ontario, speaks with Renze Nauta, Program Director for Work and Economics at the Cardus think tank, about why the Ontario government should be wary of Project Labour Agreements.

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    22 mins
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