need for the federal government to implement programs that would offset the additional costs incurred for the purchase of women-specific PPE. Much like the federal tradesperson's tools expenses deduction, a similar program specifically aimed at women in the skilled trades would help improve occupational health and safety, while at the same time removing a barrier to entry for those seeking careers in the trades.
Politique ou Programme
Marchés publics
Prompt Payment Legislation: Lobbying for a federal Prompt Payment Act that would apply to federal government contracts for the construction of federal buildings and projects.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
Industrie
That the federal government establishes a construction secretariat that will coordinate activities and strive for alignment across departments whose work affects the skilled trades and building, and with the industries on-the-ground
Politique ou Programme
Infrastructure
That the Federal Govt increase the amount of funding committed in Budget 2024 to promote the skilled trades for housing construction and focus the additional funds on promotion of the "Infrastructure Criterial Trades"