Articles tagged with "Workforce"

The CNESST released the investigation report on a fatal accident involving a worker from Terrassement Excavation Vallée that occurred on September 30, 2024, near Senneterre, Quebec. The accident happened during maintenance of a forest grinder when a worker's foot got stuck, leading to their tragic death. The investigation identified a lack of specific energy control procedures as a cause and emphasizes the need for energy control methods to prevent such accidents. CNESST plans to share the report with forestry sector stakeholders and educational institutions.

A tentative agreement has been reached between Quebec's construction association (APCHQ) and the construction union alliance, ending a residential construction strike that began on May 28. The agreement includes an 8% salary increase for 2025, with arbitration set for subsequent years under specific parameters. This agreement will be subject to ratification by both the union members and employers. The residential sector was the last of the four construction sectors in Quebec to renew its collective agreement.

The construction labor union Alliance has reached a tentative agreement with the APCHQ, ending the strike in the residential construction sector. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday evening, signaling a conclusion to ongoing negotiations. This development allows for the resumption of residential construction projects that had been stalled due to the strike.

An agreement in principle has been reached in the residential construction sector, leading to the end of a strike. The strike, which began on May 28, had affected numerous projects across the region. The resolution of the strike is expected to restart and accelerate halted construction activities. The terms of the agreement have yet to be fully disclosed.

The strike in the residential construction sector, which started on May 28, has come to an end. Both parties confirmed the conclusion of the strike on Wednesday evening. An agreement in principle has been reached, allowing work to resume. This marks a successful negotiation that has resolved the labor dispute in residential construction.

Club Med plans to open a 300-room hotel at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, partnering with Brivia Group and Mont-Tremblant Resort. The project, halted in 2022, is now revived with new investors and funding from a Canadian financial institution. Construction could start in summer 2026, with potential opening by December 2028, and aims to create 300 direct jobs. Club Med emphasizes sustainability and local community integration for this four-season luxury resort.

The costs for upgrading the city hall have escalated to a minimum of $80 million from an initial estimate of $23 million. The budget increase is due to structural issues discovered during demolition and rising labor costs, and the project has experienced significant delays. The municipality has renewed its lease at an alternative location through the end of 2028 while preparing a public tender for the renovation work. The project faced setbacks, including severed ties with the initial architectural firm, but the city claims its current planning processes are more focused and timely.

A serious incident occurred at the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel construction site where a worker narrowly escaped death. This incident highlights the importance of safety protocols in major construction projects. The project is part of a critical infrastructure development involving significant workforce engagement.

The Laval Police Service has deployed mobile radar units at construction sites across Laval to increase driver awareness of speed and protect road workers. Located at the entrance and exit of construction zones, these signs display vehicle speed and cautionary messages. This initiative has led to a 10% to 20% reduction in driving speed, enhancing the safety of workers. Successful partnerships among the Laval City Public Works and the Quebec Automobile Insurance Corporation supported this safety effort.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is investing $108.3 million in the Mesgi'g Ugju's'n 2 Wind Farm in Quebec's Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region. The project is a partnership between the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation and Innergex Renewable Energy, and it will be developed on Mi'gmaq territory. It aims to generate 150 construction jobs with a focus on hiring from Mi'gmaq communities and will supply enough electricity to power 20,000 homes. Operations are expected to begin in late 2026, with significant environmental and economic benefits anticipated.

A recent half-day training session on climate resilience and the built environment was held at the Cégep de Jonquière by the Saguenay branch of Bâtiment Durable Québec (BDQ). The event gathered around 100 attendees and featured four experts who discussed current construction practices and climate resilience strategies. Vice-President Mélanie Pitre was one of the invited experts.

A new offer has been tabled by the APCHQ in response to the ongoing construction strike affecting the residential building sector. The strike, which began on May 28, has now entered its second week with no resolution reached. The lack of an agreement continues to affect the progress of residential projects.