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The Canadian Construction Association<\/a> will hold its Annual Conference March 10 to 12 in Quebec City. Here\u2019s a look at the lineup:<\/p>\n

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Charting the future: Canadian politics in transition<\/strong>, sponsored by Aviva Canada<\/strong><\/a>, featuring freelance political journalist Chantal H\u00e9bert<\/strong><\/a>. With a new Liberal Party leader to be announced just days before hey keynote and an upcoming federal election, Chantal will offer critical insights on Canada\u2019s evolving political landscape.<\/p>\n

Patrick Lamarre<\/strong>, President of Kiewit Canada Group Inc., and Heather Masterson<\/strong>, President and CEO of Travelers Canada, will join CCA President,\u00a0Rodrigue Gilbert<\/strong>, for our CEO power lunch<\/strong>\u00a0sponsored by BDC<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on Wednesday, March 12. These top executives will explore emerging business trends and growth opportunities in a rapidly changing market.<\/p>\n

Paul Smetanin<\/strong>, President of the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, will follow with Building in the void: Governance challenges, risks facing Canada\u2019s construction future<\/strong>. This presentation will delve into how politicalization, questionable leadership, and the misuse of resources have exposed the construction industry to significant risks.<\/p>\n

CCA\u2019s Associate Vice-President of Public Affairs and Industry Practices, Louis-Philippe Champagne<\/strong>, as he moderates an insightful session featuring political experts Karl B\u00e9langer<\/strong>,\u00a0Vandana Kattar<\/strong>, and Tasha Kheiriddin<\/strong>. Turbulence ahead: Strategic planning for industry resilience during political change<\/strong> will offer a comprehensive guide to electoral readiness, exploring how to anticipate policy shifts, engage with new political leaders, and develop strategies to navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead.<\/p>\n

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The Innovator\u2019s Pitch: CONtact Mentorship<\/strong> session, sponsored by Pomerleau<\/strong><\/a>, is back, but this time with five new innovators vying to be voted the most promising innovation. Procore<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s sponsored Economic outlook for construction<\/strong> will unpack the potential implications of U.S. policies on Canadian markets and discuss the macroeconomic trends shaping the construction sector.<\/p>\n

CCA National Awards breakfast<\/strong>, sponsored by Northbridge Insurance<\/strong><\/a>, where we celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and standout individuals and organizations making waves in the Canadian construction industry.<\/p>\n

Other sessions at the conference include:<\/p>\n