The Heavy News Weekly In This Edition: The MHCA acknowledges and thanks partners and staff in the success of HEOC program enrollment Shovel-ready projects will receive Federal cash: IM MHCA welcomes its newest member! Manitoba “T” Plate Registration change MHCA Annual Curling Classic - registration and sponsorship opportunities now available! The MHCA invites you to the Breakfast with the Leaders series - see dates and registration information The MHCA invites you to design the 2016 Directory cover - see contest details and enter today! WORKSAFELY TM Training Schedule 1 2-3 3 4 8 9 10 12 December 22, 2015 1 The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association is eagerly awaiting the start of our first Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEOC) program this January 2016. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, who worked diligently on the creation of this program along with the MHCA team. Also, thank you to all industry members who contributed their time and knowledge to ensure this program was “built for industry by industry”! MHCA, along with MITT and MCSC are pleased to announce that all 16 seats have been filled, with a compliment of both experienced operators within industry and those in the industry but wanting to expand their career to operating heavy equipment. We look forward to sharing with you the success of this program in 2016! Chris Lorenc, B.A., LL.B MHCA President The MHCA acknowledges and thanks partners and staff in the success of HEOC program enrollment MHCA President Chris Lorenc
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The Heavy News Weekly
In This Edition: The MHCA acknowledges and thanks partners and staff in the success of HEOC program enrollment
Shovel-ready projects will receive Federal cash: IM
MHCA welcomes its newest member!
Manitoba “T” Plate Registration change
MHCA Annual Curling Classic - registration and sponsorship opportunities now available!
The MHCA invites you to the Breakfast with the Leaders series - see dates and registration information
The MHCA invites you to design the 2016 Directory cover - see contest details and enter today!
WORKSAFELYTM Training Schedule
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The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association is eagerly awaiting the start of our first Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate (HEOC) program this January 2016. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council, who worked diligently on the creation of this program along with the MHCA team.
Also, thank you to all industry members who contributed their time and knowledge to ensure this program was “built for industry by industry”!
MHCA, along with MITT and MCSC are pleased to announce that all 16 seats have been filled, with a compliment of both experienced operators within industry and those in the industry but wanting to expand their career to operating heavy equipment. We look forward to sharing with you the success of this program in 2016!
Chris Lorenc, B.A., LL.B MHCA President
The MHCA acknowledges and thanks partners and staff in the success of HEOC program enrollment
MHCA President Chris Lorenc
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Canada’s new infrastructure minister says projects that are shovel-ready and meet the Liberal government’s national objectives will get some of the billions in new federal cash being made available.
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says those big objectives are threefold: grow the economy, create jobs and make the country more sustainable.
Sohi says shovel ready-projects mean a municipality has done all the relevant studies, public consultation and planning — to qualify for financial help from the federal government.
He accused the Harper Conservatives of announcing money for projects that weren’t ready to begin so they could reap some political capital.
“We want to create a process where I don’t go out and make announcements without even consulting with my departmental staff or getting their input or not even having an application in for that project,” Sohi said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
“We will develop some processes that bring in more accountability and also more transparency.”
That will include better explanations to cities about why a project proposal was rejected, and set new service standards like speeding up application processing times.
“If we make a commitment to a project, and if a project has been sitting on our staff’s table for six months, that’s unacceptable,” Sohi said.
The Liberals have promised to increase infrastructure spending by an average of $6 billion a year over the next 10 years, raising the federal investment to $125 billion during that time. The extra money is supposed to be spread equally to public transit projects, green infrastructure, such as wastewater facilities, and social infrastructure like affordable housing.
Sohi said the government plans to refocus its marquee infrastructure program, the New Building Canada Fund, on more cross-country projects like highways, ports, and border crossings to help speed up the flow of commercial goods and trade.
Sohi didn’t say whether the new money the Liberals are promising would top up a suite of existing funding programs at Infrastructure Canada, or add a new program on top of what is already there to pay for upgrades to water and wastewater systems, social housing, seniors’ facilities, and infrastructure in aboriginal communities.
“You can’t fit all of those in one policy,” Sohi said.
“You have to design your program in a way that it acknowledges the uniqueness and then we have to adapt different approaches to meet those unique needs.”
The Liberals made running deficits of up to $10 billion a year to pay for the infrastructure program a key election promise. They hope the money will jolt the economy and raise federal revenues, helping to pay for their spending promises and balance the budget in four years.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned to Sohi, a former Edmonton city councillor, to oversee the program.
Sohi defeated former Conservative cabinet minister Tim Uppal in the Alberta riding of Edmonton-Mill Woods by 92 votes in the Oct. 19 election.
Sohi takes a broad definition of infrastructure: It is anything, he said, “that allows you to be part of your community.”
That includes public transit to get to a job or school; a shelter for a woman escaping domestic violence; affordable housing for someone living on the street.
Shovel-ready projects will receive Federal cash: IMOriginally published by The Canadian Press
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“You can’t talk about infrastructure without talking about the community aspect of it. It is a means of building strong, sustainable, livable communities that we all want to be part of,” he said.
The reason for that definition lies in his personal background: After Sohi immigrated to Canada from India in 1981 at age 17, he took the bus in Edmonton to the library and then later classes to learn English. He later worked for the city’s disabled transportation system and drove a bus for a time.
“Infrastructure is a way to opportunities,” he said.
The MHCA is proud to welcome its newest member, Birchwood Automotive Group
Birchwood Automotive Group offers the best selection of vehicles - light or heavy-weight, base or luxury - and special MHCA rates!
For more information on Birchwood Automotive Group, contact:
Larry Millar 350-3965 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 2H7
Commercial Vehicle Safety and Permits Motor Carrier Division(MCD) Unit C – 1695 Sargent Avenue Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3H 0C4 T 1-877-812-0009 F 204-945-6499
NOTICE
Holiday Hours of Operation – Manitoba Permit Services
Regular hours of operation Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST)
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - Permit Services will be closed between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2015 – 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2015 - Closed Monday, December 28, 2015 – Closed Friday, January 1, 2016 - Closed Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. You can contact Permit Services at: Phone: (204) 945-3961 (local) (877) 812-0009 (toll free) Fax: (204) 945-6499 Email: [email protected]
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Effective September 1, 2015 Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) has enforced a change of registration class for Heavy Vehicles.
Heavy Vehicle is a vehicle with a
registered GVW of 4500 kg or greater and not used exclusively for personal transportation.
How does this affect your company?
What do you need to do?
Change your Heavy Vehicle registration class at time of renewal;
Go from “T” plates to either a Limited Use or Full CT Plate or Limited Use or Full PSV Plate;
Apply for a Safety Fitness Certificate;
Get your assigned National Safety Code (NSC) number;
Comply with all National Safety Code Standards. Do you know the NSC Standards?
16 NSC Standards;
NSC Driver & Vehicle Files;
Hours of Service Regulations including Auditing Requirement;
Daily Vehicle Inspection Regulations;
Cargo Securement Regulations;
NSC Vehicle Maintenance;
CVSA On-Road Inspections.
How can NCL help?
NCL is a fleet management company that offers vehicle registration services as well as NSC related services and products to assist companies in achieving and complying with all Provincial and Federal Registration Regulations.
What we offer:
Hourly consulting for Vehicle
Registration and/or NSC Standards;
Fleet Registration & Management including Fuel Tax Reporting;
Vehicle Registration Assessment;
Base Plating Services & Permits;
Specializing in vehicle & equipment
registration for Out-Of-Province work;
NSC Assessment/Internal Audit;
Development of NSC Policies &
Procedures;
NSC Driver and Vehicle File Management;
Hours of Service Training/Audits.
You are now required to change your HEAVY VEHICLE’S registration!
In warm appreciation for your continued membership
and support throughout the past year, the MHCA would like to wish you
PEACE, LOVE & JOY AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMASTHIS HOLIDAY SEASON
THE MHCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 23, 2015 - JANUARY 4, 2016
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 The Heather Curling Club120 Youville Street, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2S1
Ice Sheet (8 spots available)
Hog Line Contest
Morning Coffee & Muffins station
Your sponsorship will include:• Corporate signage at the end
of the sheet of ice for the whole day
• Sponsorship announcement and recognition at lunch time
• A ‘Thank You’ recognition in MHCA’s Heavy News Weekly and website
For $275+GST, your company can sponsor one of the following event areas - please mark one:
PRIZE DONATIONS
REGISTRATIONFor a full day of curling, networking, and good eats:$250+GST per team or $62.50+GST per individual
Company:
Contact Person: Tele:
Please invoice (members only):
Visa/MC/AMEX: Exp. Date: Security code:
Card Holder: Signature:
I would like to enter a team of four (4) curlers:
I would like to enter as a single player:
I only plan to attend the luncheon ($40+GST):
WANT TO BE A SPONSOR?
Company:
Contact Person: Tele:
Please invoice (members only):
Visa/MC/AMEX: Exp. Date: Security code:
Card Holder: Signature:
Fill out this form in full and fax to the MHCA office at 204-943-2279. For more information, contact Christine Miller at [email protected] or 204-947-1379.
As per MHCA Board Policy, only registrations cancelled at least six (6) business days, prior to the commencement of this event, will be refunded.
I would like to donate: $50 $100 $150We also accept cash donations for prize giveaways!
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Breakfast with the Leaders Series
A series of current and engaging topics connected to the Heavy Construction Industry
The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association & the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association are pleased to present:
Join us for breakfast and a presentation by
Mr. Brian Pallister Ms. Rana Bokhari Premier Greg SelingerLeader, PC Party Leader, Liberal Party Leader, NDPTuesday, January 19, 2016 Thursday, January 28, 2016 Tuesday, February 23, 2016King Edward Room Madison Ballroom Madison Ballroom
Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport Polo Park1740 Ellice Ave., Winnipeg, MB
AREAS OF INTEREST TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE PRESENTATIONS:• Given the importance of growing Manitoba’s economy, the relative priority the leader would place on trade &
transportation investments as part of a provincial economic growth strategy, including promoting CentrePort Canada and the Port of Churchill as key Canadian trade gateways and corridors;
• To address obvious investment need, commitment to sustaining and incrementally enhancing the projected levels of strategic investment in Manitoba’s core infrastructure through the dedicated 1 per cent of PST revenues;
• Income growth has not kept pace with the cost of housing. Address the rising cost of home ownership and decline in affordability in the Manitoba market, particularly as it impacts young people;
• Projected approaches to balancing the provincial budget;• Views on renewing the existing provincial revenue sharing and striking a ‘New Fiscal Deal’ all of Manitoba’s
municipalities;• With the growing importance and profile of the New West Partnership an indication to join, or otherwise project
Manitoba’s global presence and investment promotion.
The Breakfast with the Leaders series is sponsored by Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
EligibilityEntrants must be current members of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. The contest’s Artwork Guidelines states that considered submissions must be two-dimensional original, hand-rendered art (acrylic, oil, watercolour, etc.), three-dimensional works (sculptures/carvings), or photography. Submitted artwork cannot have already been previously published or reproduced in any format or exhibit. Also, the artist should not have future plans to sell, publish, reproduce or exhibit the artwork.
If the Contest Entry contains any material or elements that are not owned by the entrant, and/or which are subject to the rights of third parties, the entrant is responsible for obtaining, prior to submission of the Contest Entry, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit the use.
MHCA and its publisher, Lester Communications Inc. hold themselves harmless of any use of submitted materials claimed to be the ownership of the party for which made submission and any and all legal issues arising with copyright of said materials will be between the property owner and the submitting party.
To enter, each artist can submit 1 (one) piece for the contest.
How to EnterEntries must be received by Friday, January 15, 2016. Late entries will not be considered due to the production schedule of the MHCA Directory. The winning entrant will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Entries must be submitted in the following formats: PDF, EPS, or TIFF files. JPGS are accepted but other formats are preferred. All files need to be high-resolution 300 dpi images at 6” W by 9” H. CMYK or Grayscale are acceptable.
Entries must be accompanied with an official entry form, containing the following information:• MHCA member company name along with work address,
telephone number and email address• A short artist’s biography• Description of the artwork, including dimensions, medium
and title
Conditions of EntryBy entering the MHCA Directory Cover Art Competition, the entrant agrees to the following conditions:• The theme of the 2016 Directory must reflect heavy
equipment• The winning entrant agrees to permit MHCA to publish his/
her own artwork on the cover of the 2016 MHCA Equipment Rental Rates & Membership Directory, which will be distributed across Manitoba
• The winning entry becomes the copyright property of MHCA• The winning entrant agrees that MHCA has the right to
reproduce the artwork for its corporate website and on promotional materials associated with the MHCA Equipment Rental Rates & Membership Directory
• The winning entrant will be publicly credited in the MHCA Equipment Rental Rates & Membership Directory as well as the official website and any other promotional materials that features the artwork
• No copyrighted images, products, or company names can be part of the submitted entry
• Ensure that all photographs used are in compliance with current Workplace, Health & Safety Regulatons
The WinnerThe winning entrant of this competition will have ‘bragging rights’ for the year of 2016 and will receive a giftcard valued at $250. The winning selection process will take place via a panel of official MHCA judges. If no suitable cover art design is submitted, MHCA reserves the right to choose the 2016 cover art.
Entries can be sent by mail or email to:Manitoba Heavy Construction AssociationUnit 3-1680 Ellice AveWinnipeg, MB R3H 0Z2
For further inquiries about this contest, contact:Megan Funnell204-947-1379 ex. [email protected]
JanuaryCOR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence Jan. 11 -12 MHCA OfficeCOR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management Jan. 13 MHCA OfficeCOR™ Auditor Jan. 14 - 15 MHCA Office
COR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence, Brandon, MB Jan. 11 - 12 St. John AmbulanceCOR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management, Brandon, MB Jan. 13 St. John AmbulanceCOR™ Auditor, Brandon, MB Jan. 14 - 15 St. John Ambulance
Train the Trainer Jan. 18 - 19 MHCA OfficeFlagperson (1/2 day AM) Jan. 20 MHCA OfficeCommittee/Representative Training (1/2 day PM) Jan. 20 MHCA OfficeWHMIS (1/2 day AM) Jan. 21 MHCA OfficeTDG (1/2 day PM) Jan. 21 MHCA OfficeExcavating and Trenching (1/2 day AM) Jan. 22 MHCA OfficeTraffic Control Coordinator Jan. 25 - 26 MHCA Office*Team Leader (1/2 day AM) Jan. 28 MHCA Office*Effective Delegation (1/2 day PM) Jan. 28 MHCA Office
February*Written Communication (1/2 day AM) Feb. 11 MHCA Office*Verbal Communication (1/2 day PM) Feb. 11 MHCA Office
EXPO North, Thompson, MB Feb. 24 - 25 Held at the Thompson Regional Community Centre & University College of the North
MarchCOR™ Leadership in Safety Excellence Feb. 29 - March 1 MHCA OfficeCOR™ Principles of Health & Safety Management March 2 MHCA OfficeCOR™ Auditor March 3 - 4 MHCA OfficeTrain the Trainer March 14 - 15 MHCA OfficeFlagperson (1/2 day AM) March 16 MHCA OfficeCommittee/Representative Training (1/2 day PM) March 16 MHCA OfficeWHMIS (1/2 day AM) March 17 MHCA OfficeTDG (1/2 day PM) March 17 MHCA OfficeExcavating and Trenching (1/2 day AM) March 18 MHCA OfficeTraffic Control Coordinator March 21 - 22 MHCA Office*Planning Work (1/2 day AM) March 24 MHCA Office*Document Use - Reading & Translating (1/2 day PM) March 24 MHCA Office
*Leadership Certificate Program
For the full calendar of upcoming training schedules, visit www.mhca.mb.ca/worksafely
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