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Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series Now Accepting Applications for 2026

More than $20,000 in scholarships available to support the next generation of professionals in the mechanical contracting industry OTTAWA, ON – The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, a national scholarship program that will award more than $20,000 to…

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Canada’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Contractors Welcome ‘Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity’ for Skilled Trades Investment

April 28, 2026 – OTTAWA, ON – The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), representing mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors across Canada, welcomed the skilled trades announcements included in this afternoon’s Spring Economic Update tabled by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The update, entitled Canada Strong for All, included the launch of Team Canada Strong, an…

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MCAC Statement on National Day of Mourning

On April 28, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) joins organizations and our peers across Canada in observing the National Day of Mourning. Today is a day to honour and remember the workers who have lost their lives or have been injured on the jobsite. “Safety must never be optional,” said Tania Johnston, MCAC…

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Industry Calls for Federal Action on Safety Certification Harmonization

New survey shows duplicated safety requirements are driving significant costs, delays, and administrative burden—without improving safety outcomes Ottawa, ON — April 20, 2026 — Construction contractors operating across provincial boundaries are facing significant and unnecessary administrative costs due to non‑harmonized safety certifications, training, and verification requirements, according to new survey findings released today by the…

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