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La FCEI inquiète face à une grève dans le secteur de la construction

Rédaction Laval May 25, 2025 3 min read
Courrier Laval
La FCEI inquiète face à une grève dans le secteur de la construction
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has expressed concern over the looming threat of a residential construction strike in Quebec, which could disrupt numerous projects and adversely affect SMEs and the economy. According to CFIB's survey, 69% of SME leaders are worried about a potential work stoppage, and 86% call for government intervention to prevent it. There are rising operational costs including insurance, wages, and fuel impacting SMEs, and CFIB indicates that confidence in the construction sector is at its lowest point in 15 years.