#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.

Sponsor OK Holiday (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

OK Holiday is the mechanical contracting industry’s premier holiday networking event in the Okanagan. Get your brand in front of the biggest players in the game with our targeted sponsorship opportunities, including opportunities for visibility and in-person engagement before, during, and after the event.

As a not-for-profit, every sponsorship dollar you spend with MCABC goes right back into funding programs and initiatives that advance B.C.’s mechanical contracting industry. Your support and impact extend far beyond this event.

Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor $4000 (x1)

Four (4) complimentary event tickets
Naming rights as Presenting Sponsor
Verbal recognition by host or emcee at event
Opportunity to address members during remarks
Opportunity to play branded video on screens
Dedicated eblast to MCABC opt-in-list
Company name and logo on all event communications
Company name and logo on all event signage
Recognition on all event promotions, including email and social media

Networking Sponsor $3000 (x2)

Two (2) complimentary event tickets
Verbal recognition by host or emcee at event
Company logo featured on all digital event communications
Company logo featured on tv screens within venue
Featured cocktail or beverage with company name and logo on bar signage

Industry Sponsor $1500 (x4)

Two (2) complimentary event tickets
Verbal recognition by host or emcee at event
Company logo featured on all digital event communications
Company name and logo on all event signage
Recognition on all event promotions, including email and social media

Want Your Brand to Show Up in a Different Way?

We’re accepting door prize donations for OK Holiday. Please contact Yleana Alvarez at yalvarez@mcabc.org to facilitate your donation.

Terms & Conditions

MCABC accepts Visa and Mastercard. Invoices must be paid in full upon receipt. Sponsorship is not guaranteed unless we have received full payment. Sponsorships are subject to approval by MCABC. Approved sponsorships are non-refundable.

MCABC upcoming events

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

Sponsor OK Holiday (November 19, 2026)