Vancouver, BC — Construction will no longer be ignored in this federal election. Today marks the official launch of the Construction for Canadians campaign, a united national effort backed by 57 construction associations across Canada, including the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA).
“Construction touches every part of our lives, from the homes we live into the schools we learn in and the infrastructure that connects our communities,” saidJeannine Martin, President of VRCA. “This campaign is about ensuring that candidates understand construction isn’t just an industry. It’s a national priority.”
The Construction for Canadians campaign highlights the critical need for increased investment in infrastructure, solutions to the skilled workforce shortage, and modernized policies that support growth. These issues are especially pressing in British Columbia, where the construction industry plays a vital role in addressing housing affordability, climate resilience, and economic stability, all while navigating uncertainty from global factors like U.S. tariff threats from the Trump administration.
“Our members are facing real challenges on the ground here in the Lower Mainland,” said Craig Larkins, Director of Advocacy at VRCA. “Outdated procurement practices, labour shortages, and underinvestment in public infrastructure make building the communities we call home harder. We’re calling on all federal candidates to prioritize construction and commit to policies that empower this essential industry.”
The construction sector is one of Canada’s largest economic drivers, employing more than 1.6 million people and contributing over $162 billion to the national GDP. In British Columbia, construction contributes $29 billion to the BC’s GDP.
To learn more about the Construction for Canadians campaign, visit construction4cdns.ca. Canadians can show their support by sharing #construction4cdns on social media and writing to their local candidates urging action on construction priorities.