The Policy, Regulation and Research Department (PRRD) would like to thank you all for your submissions on the mental disorders policy review. Please click here for the submissions received by the PRRD. The consultation feedback informed changes to the policy revisions, which were presented to the Board of Directors for decision. Please click here for a summary of key…

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WorkSafeBC | Published on: December 12, 2025 $627,000 in penalties are related to the 2024 death of Yuridia Flores WorkSafeBC has updated its penalties database to include three administrative penalties totalling $1.3 million for health and safety violations in a series of crane-related incidents in 2024 and 2025. The penalties include: WorkSafeBC uses a multi-faceted…

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Vancouver Sun |  Susan Lazaruk | Published Dec 12, 2025 Pipelayer Jeff Caron was killed when he was pinned by collapsed retaining wall An excavating company in charge of a Burnaby work site where a pipelayer was killed when a retaining wall collapsed has been found guilty of criminal negligence. Three seniors officers of J….

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ICBA Press Release | December 11, 2025 SURREY – B.C.’s construction market has turned a dangerous corner, with contractors now more worried about finding work than finding workers, according to the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s (ICBA) 2026 Construction Survey of its members. Expectations for 2026 have softened markedly: while 40% of contractors expect more work, one in five…

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ICBA Press Release | December 8, 2025 SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada’s largest construction association, is calling on Premier David Eby to immediately recall the B.C. Legislature, repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and repeal section 8.1 of the Interpretation Act, after the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled that…

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On behalf of Buildstrong by CIRP BuildStrong by CIRP ( Formerly the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan ) has a free app that is available for all in construction regardless of their union affiliation.  Here is link to a video describing the BuildStrong App. The app provides construction workers with on-demand access to mental health and substance use support,…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | December 8, 2025 WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is introducing stronger rules to protect workers from asbestos. Commonly found in older building materials, asbestos becomes hazardous when it is disturbed and released into the air. Manitoba’s current regulations set basic requirements for training, inventories and safety measures, a…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services  | December 5, 2025 VANCOUVER – Several construction industry associations are breathing a sigh of relief after years of advocacy work with news prompt payment legislation received Royal Assent this week and is now law. The British Columbia Construction Association has broken down what Bill 20, the Construction Payment Act,…

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Journal of Commerce | Grant Cameron | December 2, 2025 Contractors, unions and open shop construction associations in B.C. and Alberta are solidly behind a deal that opens the door for more pipelines to be built to transport oil to the West Coast. While environmental groups and First Nations argue the impacts of a new oilsands…

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November 27, 2025 SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is welcoming the new Ottawa–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on energy, infrastructure, pipelines, rail, power generation, and ports that will support energy and natural resource development in Western Canada – and urges Premier David Eby to be a constructive partner in making these important nation-building…

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A note from The Employer’s Forum –> The CSA/ASC Z1003 Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Prevention, Promotion, and Guidance (New Edition) is currently open for public review. Provide your feedback by registering here. It takes 2 minutes. Then, click here. Then, click on the item circled: And enter your comments in the space. Not sure what to say?…

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Vancouver Sun | By Vaughn Palmer | November 28, 2025 Vaughn Palmer: The NDP points to new schools and the like to justify deficits, but day-to-day spending is to blame for half of it VICTORIA — Finance Minister Brenda Bailey released a budget update Thursday confirming that Premier David Eby has thrown away the good financial position he…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services |November 27, 2025 RICHMOND, B.C. – It’s been just over one year since new tower crane regulations came into effect, and WorkSafeBC is reporting good compliance overall across tower crane operations in B.C., but risks do remain. Since Oct. 1, 2024, employers have been required to submit a Notice…

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Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | November 24, 2025 The BC Building Trades (BCBT) is arguing for a strong role and voice under the newly-passed BC Infrastructure Act where regulations are now being formed. “We want to ensure that workers and communities benefit from these projects,” said Brynn Bourke, BCBT executive director. Those benefits, as…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | November 19, 2025 OTTAWA — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) recently hosted its largest Hill Day, bringing 115 delegates from across the construction sector to hold more than 100 meetings scheduled with parliamentarians. It was an opportunity to discuss the recently unveiled budget, the newly released Major Projects…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | November 18, 2025 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a crucial budget vote Monday evening, one that could have sent Canadians to the polls this winter but instead propped up the minority Liberal government. Members of Parliament ended weeks of drama and speculation about the…

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November 13, 2025 Construction incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Fracture Core Activity: Construction labour supply or general labour supply Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2025-Oct ID Number: 2025155270011 A…

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BC Building Trades Press Release | Friday, November 14, 2025 VICTORIA – BC Building Trades celebrates transformational investment into trades training system For the first time in over twenty years, the BC Government is making a historic $241 million-dollar investment into the trades training system. “As the backbone of trades training in BC, the BC…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | November 14, 2025 OTTAWA – Eighteen construction sector organizations have joined forces, penning a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in the wake of his latest major projects list. They are urging the Liberals to rethink their procurement practices when it comes to building Canada up on a…

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