Ottawa, ON — August 29, 2025 — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) was pleased to see today’s announcement from the Government of Canada on the formation of the new Major Projects Office and looks forward to working with the government to ensure Canada’s “growth-critical” trade contractors are actively engaged in the efficient delivery of infrastructure projects across the country.
“Over the past 5 years, MCAC has stressed the need for a federal construction secretariat to address issues related to construction, including skilled labour, permitting, and project delivery,” said Tania Johnston, Chief Executive Officer of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada. “The establishment of this Major Projects Office signals a commitment to building a more resilient economy through strategic collaboration and coordination.”
As the voice of the mechanical contracting industry across Canada, MCAC has long advocated for a more integrated approach to project planning and execution, and specifically the engagement of major trade contractors through the project delivery lifecycle. The establishment of a Major Projects Office also provides opportunity to execute more innovative practices in project delivery, while setting an example for increased collaboration in construction.
“Canada’s mechanical contractors are ready to work hand-in-hand with the Major Projects Office to ensure that our country’s most ambitious infrastructure goals are met,” added Johnston. “We believe that collaboration between government and industry is the key to unlocking innovation, improving project outcomes, and delivering value to Canadians.”
MCAC has been a vocal proponent of creating a federal construction secretariat to serve as a central hub for coordination, policy development, and stakeholder engagement across the construction sector. Over the past several years, MCAC has engaged with federal officials, industry partners, and trade associations to promote the idea of a unified body for construction in Canada. The formation of the Major Projects Office is a direct reflection of these efforts.
At the same time, MCAC wants to encourage the Major Projects Office to recognize the importance of early contractor involvement, fair procurement practices, and workforce development. These principles are essential to ensuring that Canada’s infrastructure investments translate into long-term economic growth and community resilience.
About the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, established in 1895, is the unified voice of the mechanical contracting industry. Our members are contractors of all sizes engaged in such disciplines as plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls systems, medical gases, welding, and fire suppression primarily within the industrial, commercial, institutional and service sectors.