A two-year capital plan, worth $7.5 billion, aimed at building a strong Saskatchewan and stimulating the economic recovery from the impact COVID-19 was announced earlier this month by the provincial government. “Over the next two years, our government will invest $7.5 billion dollars in schools, hospitals, highways, Crown utility projects, municipal infrastructure and other important […]
“Over the next two years, our government will invest $7.5 billion dollars in … highways, municipal infrastructure and other important capital projects designed to build a strong Saskatchewan.” – Premier Scott Moe, May 2020 There’s no other way to say it – this is great news for our industry, for our members and for the Saskatchewan […]
JMB Crushing Systems Inc. On May 1, 2020, JMB Crushing Systems Inc. and 2161889 Alberta Ltd. (Collectively “JMB”) were granted a stay of proceedings (the “Initial Order”) from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench issued under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”). FTI Consulting Canada Inc. (“FTI”) has been appointed Monitor. In connection with […]
The 2019-20 budget estimate tabled in March by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways of Infrastructure provided a familiar refrain. The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association didn’t expect any surprises or a significant shift in infrastructure spending for this upcoming season. That’s exactly what was delivered, which could present positive and dramatically negative outcomes for the industry […]
The 2020 SHCA Equipment Rental Rates Guide & Membership Roster is just finishing at the printer and will be shipped to SHCA members this month. Non-members can contact the SHCA office to purchase copies of the roster.
The Regina Construction Association has compiled a number of documents to help Saskatchewan Construction Companies navigate the uncertain time ahead, including guidelines for relevant policies and procedures, a preparedness checklist and more. Download the package using this link.
The Government of Canada announced multiple tax changes to help Canadians cope with COVID-19 impacts. CIBC tax experts break down the details. By Jamie Golombek, Debbie Pearl-Weinberg and Tess FrancisTax and Estate Planning, CIBC Private Wealth Management Click here to learn more.
At the beginning of April, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Minister of Small Business Mary Ng and Minister of Innovation Navdeep Bains announced details relating to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and provided updates on other previously announced programs. The Emergency Wage Subsidy will cover 75 per cent of salaries for qualifying businesses for up to three […]
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is introducing additional relief measures for employers who are unable to pay their WCB premium payments. Effective April 1 until June 30, 2020, the WCB will waive penalties and interest charges for late premium payments. The Government of Saskatchewan announced various measures to support provincial business owners during the […]