Industry Update: Canada Construction Association’s Response to Federal Counter-Tariffs
OpenCircle Contractors Association is working alongside industry partners across the province to assess the implications and ensure our members have access to timely information and advocacy. The following update has been provided by our colleagues at the Canada Construction Association: We just released a new bulletin, “New Canada-U.S. counter-tariffs: What contractors need to know”, to […]
Big news for apprenticeships in Alberta
Northwestern Polytechnic officially opened its new $29 million Skilled Trades Training Centre in Grande Prairie on August 26, 2026. The 30,000 to 40,000-square-foot facility expands local training capacity for more than 1,500 students and strengthens pathways into Alberta’s skilled trades workforce. The following statement is attributed to Elizabeth Harper, Press Secretary, Advanced Education: Build your […]