CIQS DAY ON THE HILL
April 15-16, 2024

A CIQS delegation traveled to Ottawa on April 15-16, 2024 to speak with Members of Parliament about how involving PQS and CEC professionals on federal infrastructure projects deliver value. The delegation presented government officials with three recommendations:

  • That the federal government involve industry stakeholders in the early stages of all federal infrastructure projects to ensure optimal return on investment and cost assurance. It is essential to address concerns related to potential price escalation to deliver the best value for taxpayers.
  • That the federal government move forward with its commitment to the National Infrastructure Assessment of an independent advisory body, with Construction Economist’s involvement entrenched in Canada’s long-term infrastructure plans.
  • That the federal government tackle the Canadian housing crisis by implementing effective oversight for allocated housing funds. Investing in construction serves as a key economic drive to deliver essential affordable and supportive housing infrastructure.
CIQS delegation
Sean Hollywood, PQS - Chair, External Relations Committee | Tammy Stockley, PQS(F) - Vice-Chair CIQS
Erin Brownlow, PQS(F) | David Dooks, PQS(F) | Antoine Aurelis, PQS
Joanne Murray, PQS | Sheila Lennon, CAE - Chief Executive Officer CIQS.

CIQS Members met with the following government officials:

  • Lisa Hepfner, MP, Hamilton Mountain, ON - Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
  • Mr. Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister of Transport
  • Branden Leslie, MP, Portage-Lisgar, MB - Member of the Standing Committee of Environment and Sustainability
  • Mr. Deric Dubien, Director of Export Sectors (Includes Infrastructure, at the Trade Commissioner Service at GA Canada)
  • Chris Lewis, MP, Essex, ON - Member of the Standing Committee Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
  • Randeep Sarai, MP, Surrey Centre, BC - Parliamentary Secretaries to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
  • Mr. Drew Leyburne, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector
  • Mr. Micah Richardson, Director of Policy to Minister Sean Fraser Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
  • Pierre Paul-Hus, MP, Chalesbourg-Haute-Saint-Charles, QC - Québec Lieutenant
  • Kelly Block, MP, Carlton Trail- Eagle Creek, SK - Member of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates
  • Parm Bains, MP, Steveston-Richmond East, BC - Member of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates
  • MP Karen Vecchio's staff (MP for Carlton Trail- Eagle Creek, SK - Shadow Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth.)
  • Anthony Rota, MP, Nippissing-Timiskaming, ON
  • Bryan May, MP, Cambridge, ON - Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and to the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario
  • Ekateryna (Katya) Nova, Policy Advisor to Minister Seamus O’Regan Minister of Labour and Seniors
  • Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia, Senator, Newfoundland and Labrador - Member of the Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Gerard Peets, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Results Branch
  • Sean Keenan, Director General, Policy and Results, Economic Analysis & Results
  • Mark Emes & Darren Hall, Policy Advisors to the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition