#CoffeeTalk | Beyond the Headlines: Reading the Signals from Ottawa (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The announcements keep coming from Ottawa: major infrastructure projects, ambitious housing targets, unprecedented investments in the skilled trades. But what does it all mean for mechanical contractors in B.C.—and what happens next?

Join us for this #CoffeeTalk with Ken Lancastle, COO of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), as he separates headlines from realities and helps members make sense of a rapidly evolving federal landscape. Expect to learn:

Where the mechanical contracting industry fits within the federal government’s evolving capital and development plans

What opportunities are on the horizon and how mechanical contractors can position themselves for success

Where industry must focus its federal advocacy efforts to help turn the tide on longstanding workforce and productivity challenges

As always, come prepared with your burning questions and conversation-starters!

Leading the Talk

Ken Lancastle

Chief Operating Officer

Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Ken Lancastle has built his career at the intersection of communications, leadership, and the construction industry. As the driving force behind MCAC’s government and public relations programs, he has his finger on the federal pulse, working to ensure key decision-makers understand the importance and priorities of our industry.

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#CoffeeTalk | Beyond the Headlines: Reading the Signals from Ottawa (September 22, 2026)