The Builders' Bench
The Builders' Bench
Podcast Description
Hosted by VRCA's Director of Advocacy, Craig Larkins, and presented in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA), The Builders’ Bench takes inspiration from the front bench in parliament. Pull up a seat as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
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The podcast explores themes related to the construction industry's impact on politics, focusing on topics like federal election campaigning, trade training, and major industry policies. Episodes analyze recent election announcements and their implications for sectors like housing and infrastructure, such as the breakdown of political promises in Episode 1 and local perspectives from Episode 2.
Hosted by VRCA’s Director of Advocacy, Craig Larkins, and presented in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA), The Builders’ Bench takes inspiration from the front bench in parliament. Pull up a seat as industry leaders, policy experts, and political insiders cut through the noise and break down the promises and policies shaping our industry.
Week 4 of the Federal Election = Crunch Time!
With advance polls opening April 18 and two major leaders’ debates happening this week, the campaign trail is heating up!
In our latest episode, we head east to Atlantic Canada and back west to BC for a coast-to-coast check-in on what’s driving the conversation in construction.
Joining host Craig Larkins on the bench this week: 🔹 Duncan Williams – President & CEO, Construction Association of Nova Scotia 🔹 Chris Atchison – President, BC Construction Association 🔹 Louis-Philippe Champagne – Associate VP, Public Affairs and Industry, CCA
We break down: 📊 The latest polling numbers 🗣️ The key topics in this week’s French and English leaders’ debates 🌊 Regional insights from Nova Scotia to Northern BC
📢 It’s debate week. It’s decision time. And your vote builds the future.
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