In Discussion with ACEC is a series of informal conversations with Federal Government decision makers who have an impact on the consulting engineering sector.
During these in-depth interviews, ACEC-Canada President and CEO John Gamble delves into policies and programs to gain a first-hand understanding of the government's long-term vision on the issues and challenges that touch the consulting engineering sector. Interviews have taken place with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Honourable Bill Morneau, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, the Honourable Jim Carr, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Pierre Lavalée, President & CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, and Mary Van Buren, President of the Canadian Construction Association.
During ACEC-Canada's virtual annual general meeting of members held on October 27, 2020, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, addressed the membership. She shared the government's vision and plans for infrastructure investments moving forward and answered questions from the attendees. (The video recording of her presentation can be viewed at the top of the page).
In July 2020, Mary Van Buren, President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and ACEC President & CEO John Gamble engaged in a Q&A discussion concerning the important role our sectors will play in the COVID-19 crisis recovery and the recommendations we have made to the federal government to ensure its support. This Q&A appeared in the August/September issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In February 2020, Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and discussed Canada's competitiveness, the economy, and infrastructure investments. This Q&A appeared in the March/April issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In Discussion with Pierre Lavallée
In April 2019, Pierre Lavallée, President & CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and provided information and insight on the CIB. This Q&A appeared in the May issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In February 2019, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and provided an update on the government’s infrastructure plan. This Q&A appeared in the March/April issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In July 2018, the Honourable Jim Carr, former Minister of Natural Resources and current Minister of International Trade Diversification, sat down with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble to speak on the government's vision in regards to natural resources. This Q&A appeared in the August/September issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In April 2018, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, sat down with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble to provide an update on the government’s infrastructure plan and investments. This Q&A appeared in the May issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
An Ottawa public bus was the ideal backdrop for an informal chat with the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, over the summer of 2017. John Gamble and the Minister discussed transit, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, social infrastructure, and the government’s long-term vision for infrastructure development and investment.
You can view the full interview below or click on one of the short topic specific videos below:
Full Interview
Long-Term Vision
Transit
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Social Infrastructure
Infrastructure Investments
With 2022 drawing to a close, the ACEC-Canada team offers this retrospect of the activities the Association undertook over the last year on behalf of the members and the industry as a whole.
Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons following the summer break. With the fall sitting underway, the ACEC team is actively pursuing its advocacy agenda, ensuring the voice of consulting engineering continues to be heard by federal decision makers.
ACEC defends opportunity for firms to participate in federal procurement in official language of their choice.
QBS (Qualifications Based Selection) is an internationally recognized best practice for the procurement of professional engineering services.
Mostly good news for infrastructure; even better news for critical minerals.
Selected highlights of the 2022 Federal Budget relevant to ACEC-Canada members.
Learn more about the activities ACEC undertook throughout the year to make the voice of the consulting engineering sector heard.
Read ACEC's Submission to the National Infrastructure Assessment in response to the Federal Government’s Engagement Paper Building the Canada We Want in 2050.
ACEC-Canada members are leaders in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The work of our member organizations and member firms is of critical importance to the development of a more sustainable world.
This cornerstone ACEC advocacy activity transforms delegates of the ACEC national leadership conference into citizen advocates who help shape policy affecting our sector by meeting with Members of Parliament.
Now more than ever we need to advocate strategically for our industry. Join to program to strengthen our voice with our elected officials.
Selected highlights of the 2021 Federal Budget relevant to the ACEC-Canada membership.
ACEC-Canada and its stakeholders are working to have committed infrastructure investments flowing and to have all levels of government working together for new projects. Join our efforts in ensuring Canada’s economic recovery.
National Engineering Month is Canada’s biggest celebration of engineering. Over 500 events take place across the country for young Canadians to learn about the exciting, fun and rewarding world of careers in engineering.
Creating a national right of way that connects Canadians, communities, and markets.
ACEC-Canada invites you to showcase your project and share your firm's contribution to Canada's social, economic, and environmental quality of life.
This national awareness campaign tells the important story of the contribution made by the consulting engineering sector.
