A CIQS delegation traveled to Ottawa on October 27-28, 2025 to speak with Members of Parliament to advocate for the profession on behalf of CIQS members. The following recommendations were discussed:
- The federal government must commit to collaborating with industry stakeholders,
particularly in the early stages of project planning and delivery, to ensure optimal return on investment in federal infrastructure and nation-building initiatives. Early engagement supports strategic project management and drives greater efficiency, transparency, and long-term value.
- The federal government must build on the success of Bill C-5
and reduce interprovincial trade barriers to promote the free trade of goods used in the infrastructure industry and increase worker mobility, particularly in the skilled trades. Bill C-5 should also promote additional investment in key infrastructure projects in energy, transportation and trade.
- The federal government commit the necessary funding to tackle Canada’s housing crisis
with Build Canada Homes by committing to implement robust oversight mechanisms for all allocated housing infrastructure investments. The Canadian housing crisis has reached a critical point, demanding urgent and coordinated federal action.
CIQS delegation
Seán Hollywood, PQS - Vice-Chair, CIQS & Chair, External Relation | Tammy Stockley, PQS(F) - Chair, CIQS
Erin Brownlow, PQS(F) | David Dooks, PQS(F) | Indu Elapatha, PQS(F) | Carl Pedersen, PQS(F)
Kelly Parker, PQS | Ryan Hendricks, PQS | George Abraham Collaparambil, PQS | Kerry Mohur, PQS
Wyatt Clairmont, PQS | Michael Gabert, PQS(F)
Sheila Lennon, CAE - Chief Executive Officer CIQS