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Givens, of Western Mechanical in Barrie, succeeds Brad Mason of Winnipeg, Manitoba OTTAWA, October 6, 2026 — At its 2026 Annual General Meeting, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) elected Joe Givens of Barrie, Ontario as the association’s new President and Chair, succeeding Brad Mason of Winnipeg, Manitoba. “I am extremely excited to take…

MCAC has long-advocated for this measure to help contractors invest, innovate, and build the infrastructure Canada needs OTTAWA, ONTARIO, September 15, 2026 – The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is applauding today’s announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney of the new Productivity Mega Deduction, a landmark tax measure designed to accelerate business investment and…

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…

The annual event is taking place at the Delta Grand Okanagan from September 30-October 2 OTTAWA, ON — May 5, 2026 — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2026 MCAC Annual National Conference, taking place in Kelowna, British Columbia. Recognized as Canada’s premier…

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…

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…

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Celebrates World Plumbing Day Canada’s largest trade contractor association encourages all Canadians to recognize the essential role of plumbing in the day-to-day lives of Canadians FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON (March 11, 2026) — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), together with industry partners and stakeholders, is encouraging all…

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Welcomes Workforce Alliance for Housing and Construction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON – The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is welcoming the creation of a Housing and Construction Workforce Alliance and stressed the importance of engaging with the mechanical and building systems contracting sector to build a stronger, resilient,…

MCAC Announces Registration Now Open for 2026 Emerging Leaders Conference  Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Canada’s Major Trade Contracting Sectors  OTTAWA, January 14, 2026 – The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), led by its Future Leaders Advisory Council, is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders…