What to do when an injured worker is due to be laid off
Chandos Construction v. Deloitte Restructuring
How to draft construction contracts to avoid the anti-deprivation rule In Chandos Construction Ltd v. Deloitte Restructuring Inc1 [“Chandos”], the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) reaffirmed the common law anti-deprivation rule in Canada. The anti-deprivation rule voids contractual terms that apply upon a party’s insolvency and bankruptcy where the clause removes value […]
One Way to Retain and Take Care of Your Employees
How to boost your employees’ retirement fund without additional company costs If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that amazing and resilient employees are the backbone of great companies and it’s important to retain them. So how can you acknowledge that and help enable the retirement that your employees deserve, without breaking the bank? Now […]
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Launching New IT System This Spring
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is getting ready to launch a new, client-facing IT system that will provide Saskatchewan apprentices and employers with faster, more efficient service. It will transform the way we serve our clients and we’re excited to launch it. It’s called MyATC. Apprentices will be able to self-register for […]
New Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan to Secure North American Supply Chain
New facility scheduled for completion in 2022 In the coming decade, the need for rare earth elements (REEs) will increase many-fold due to their importance in high-growth technology areas such as wind turbines and electric cars. Canadian rock formations hold 12 per cent of the world’s REE measured resources. But currently, no REEs are being […]
Engineering Our Nation
After entering the Saskatchewan market in 1953, Associated Engineering has become a fixture at major infrastructure projects Plenty has changed in the world over the last 70 years, but one thing that has remained constant is the stable existence of consulting firm Associated Engineering. Founded in Edmonton, Alta., following the Second World War, Associated Engineering […]
Partnering with Indigenous Peoples
Aecon believes building inclusive and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities is not only good business but also a way to address a looming labour deficit in the construction industry
Considering Municipal Assets
SHCA presents at a program hosted by the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School for Public Policy What’s the most expensive thing you own? Answers are likely as varied as the people you ask. You might hear about cosmetic items like an evening gown or a three-piece suit. Perhaps designer shoes or bags or jewelry are tucked […]
SHCA Breaking Ground on New Initiative
The association is looking to boost women in heavy construction leadership roles There are pilot projects and then there are ground-breaking initiatives like the one Shantel Lipp is about to establish. TEC Canada is nothing new to the business world. It’s a development program for high-ranking business professionals, ideally suited for senior executives or CEOs. […]