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NEW Customized Education for Your Company – Brought Right to You! |
Your company can be one
of four to receive a Field-Based Communication education session geared toward
your employees*. This company-customized learning is on Closing the
Communication Gap Between the Office and the Field and will be:
- A full day of in-house training brought to your staff
- Customized to your company needs
- Full of interactive and engaging content
- Available only to your employees
- Organized by MCABC – all you have to do is show up with
your employees!
With just four (4) of these
day-long sessions available, this unique learning opportunity is first come,
first served!
Available dates: Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26
*A
minimum of 15 people to a maximum of 20 people can attend.
Act now to be one of the
four companies to receive this custom education! Contact Cathleen Basco,
Manager, Membership and Events at cbasco@mcabc.org. |
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Welcome to our newest member!
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Murrayville Plumbing & Heating Ltd offers a full range of plumbing services from drainage cleaning and repair to new construction projects. Murrayville Plumbing & Heating services the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. |
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Program Webinar
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SkilledTradesBC will be hosting a webinar for those who work in the trade and are familiar with the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM) program.
The webinar will review current provincial apprenticeship training requirements for the RACM trade in relation to implementation and the Harmonization Initiative.
Date: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual (via Zoom) For more information on how to register, contact Chris at cbey@skilledtradesbc.ca. A meeting link will be provided following registration. |
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Member-exclusive workshop: Prioritizing your Well-being |
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Taking care of ourselves is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced life, even when your schedule feels overwhelming!
Join She Summits for a 60-minute workshop designed to equip you with practical strategies and powerful techniques to prioritize and make time for your wellness. Date: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Where: Virtual (via Zoom) |
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Thank you to our sponsor!
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#coffeetalk: Making Your Health & Wellness a Priority
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To kickstart Healthy Workplace Month in October, our upcoming #coffeetalk will be about prioritizing your well-being in a busy world.
All members are invited to join our strategic partner, She Summits, for an open discussion on what self-care looks and feels like to you, and the barriers that get in the way of putting your wellness first. There will be a draw to win a gift card to Formula Fig medi spa and credit towards a She Summits Workshop (valued at $200!)
Date: Monday, September 25th
Time: 8:00-9:00 AM
Where: Virtual (via Zoom) |
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MCABC-ECABC-RCABC Risky Clauses Program Session
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Join us at the Risky Clauses Program Session on Bonding. This session will feature a presentation from Graham McIntosh, Aon Risk Solutions' Senior VP. It will also include a breakfast event and networking.
Date: Friday, October 27th, 2023
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, Firenze & Venezia Room (2nd floor)
Member tickets are $35 +GST. Limited seats are available. |
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Gender Equality Week is September 17-23 |
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Women in B.C. make 17% less than men, which means B.C. has one of the largest pay gaps in the country. B.C. has taken a step forward with new pay transparency legislation passed into law on May 11, 2023, in an effort towards closing the gap.
Read the statement on national Gender Equality Week and International Equal Pay Day from Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. |
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MCAC Annual General Meeting |
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MCABC Mechanical Contractor and Affiliate members and all other MCAC members are invited to attend MCA Canada's Annual General Meeting, which will be held during the MCA Canada Annual Conference.
Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California The Agenda will be available on MCAC's website in the Members’ Area and during the Annual General Meeting. |
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MCAC Member Code of Ethics |
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), and its provincial and regional member associations, is represented by members that are committed to upholding high business standards to benefit society, the industry, and the Association. Members pledge to adhere to this code of ethics by delivering top-notch performance, products, and services crucial for industry advancement. |
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Minister of Housing statement on the removal of GST from new rental construction |
The Government of Canada recently announced the federal removal of GST on new rental construction in an effort to enhance housing affordability. Read Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon's statement. |
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New refundable tax credit to help offset cost of an additional unit for family |
If you're building a secondary unit for a senior or a family member with a disability, the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MHRTC) provides a refundable tax credit of up to $7,500.
Learn more about the MHRTC and how you can qualify. |
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Save time and avoid penalties by filing electronically for six or more returns
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Starting January 1, 2024, businesses must file electronically for six or more information returns. For businesses filing paper returns in the 6-50 range, a $125 penalty will be applied.
Businesses filing less than six information returns can still file by paper. |
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Know who has access to your tax accounts |
As a business owner, it’s important to learn the steps you can take to protect your CRA account:
1. Monitor your business account 2. Know your representatives 3. Manage authorization levels
Learn more about the authorization levels and how you can manage who has access to your CRA online account. |
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See what's happening at MCABC! To register for any of our upcoming sessions, check out our Events and #coffeetalk series. |
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