The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC) welcomed the announcement by the Government of Canada of the new Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion national investment vehicle aimed at supporting major projects that will drive long-term economic growth and resilience. “Canada is an engineering global superpower, and Canada’s consulting engineering companies are ready … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies–Canada (ACEC) welcomed Budget 2025’s investments in infrastructure, housing, and productivity, including the $50-billion Build Communities Strong Fund. “The fund will help address Canada’s infrastructure deficit while empowering local governments to deliver the housing, transportation, and health facilities Canadians urgently need,” said ACEC President and CEO John Gamble. ACEC also supports … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC) applauds the announcement of the first tranche of nation-building projects to be considered by the Major Projects Office. These proposed projects represent critical building blocks for economic growth, resilience, and opportunity from coast to coast to coast. Canada’s consulting engineering firms will be essential in bringing … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada is welcoming the federal and provincial commitment to developing a national trade and energy corridor. The group says the corridor will streamline project approvals, boost investment, and strengthen Canada’s economic sovereignty. “Communities will prosper, businesses will grow, and Canadians will benefit from such a corridor if properly implemented,” … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies–Canada welcomes the commitment demonstrated in the federal budget towards addressing the critical infrastructure needs essential for new housing developments. “The federal government’s dedication to bolstering home construction across the nation is commendable,” said John Gamble, ACEC president and CEO. “Allocating $6 billion towards housing-related infrastructure marks a pivotal step … Read more
While the federal government’s s support for housing is welcomed, the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada (ACEC) is disappointed by the lack of new investments for infrastructure needed to support housing initiatives announced in the Fall Economic Statement. “Building new houses and residential buildings to increase housing supply is critical to a growing … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada has joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce-led Coalition to Keep Trade Free. The decision to join was sparked by uncertainly around the future of NAFTA negotiations. “Free trade is in the best interests of our clients and the Canadian economy” said John D. Gamble, president and CEO of … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada is urging Parliament to finalize the passage of the government’s budget bill, as passed by the House of Commons, in order to establish Canada’s Infrastructure Bank. “We understand that there will always be debate over the details of how the Infrastructure Bank will operate, and that debate is … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) applauds the federal government’s recent commitment to create a long term infrastructure plan, announced in the budget earlier this year and confirmed in the recent speech from throne. The association is prepared to work with the government and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan is effective, efficient … Read more
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies is supporting the creation and implementation of a long term infrastructure plan. The association applauds the federal government’s recent commitment to create such a plan and the associations is prepared to work with the government and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan is effective, efficient and provides value … Read more
