ACEC is a strong supporter of the principle of free trade as we believe it is essential to creating a business environment that allows our members to be successful and help build a better Canada. It is also in the best interests of our clients and the Canadian economy.
Our key messages for the Canadian government during the NAFTA renegotiations were:
To advance these goals, and to support the federal government’s successful renegotiation of NAFTA, ACEC formally joined the Coalition to Keep Trade Free, an important initiative during a time of unprecedented trade uncertainty. The decision to join was sparked by the challenges around future NAFTA negotiations, and an understanding of the impacts U.S. tariffs would have across all engineering sectors and the Canadian economy as a whole.
Spearheaded by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, an important ACEC partner, the Coalition to Keep Trade Free had as a mission:
The Coalition helped organizations mobilize at the local, provincial/state and federal levels to advocate for freer trade within North America and around the world, as well as to ensure a successful renegotiation of NAFTA for continued economic prosperity for Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. “Through the member organizations of this large and growing coalition" confirmed John Gamble, ACEC President and CEO at that time, "we are building the case for a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement that is mutually beneficial to all parties and will allow us to grow our economies and be globally competitive.” ACEC is proud to have been a member of this important alliance to stand up for free trade.
An interview with John Gamble on Daily Commercial News' The Construction Record Podcast: Apprenticeship ratios, federal prompt payment and NAFTA (John Gamble featured at the 10:30 mark).
Selected highlights of the 2021 Federal Budget relevant to the ACEC-Canada membership.
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.
Now more than ever we need to advocate strategically for our industry. Join to program to strengthen our voice with our elected officials.
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.
QBS (Qualifications Based Selection) is an internationally recognized best practice for the procurement of professional engineering services.
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging our people and our businesses in ways many of us had not planned. Managing a business through a pandemic crisis is a significant challenge. For this reason, ACEC has created this section of our website to support our member firms during this unprecedented event.
ACEC-Canada delves into the federal government's policies and programs through in-depth invterviews with key government officials.
Creating a national right of way that connects Canadians, communities, and markets.
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.
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.
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.
