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Trudeau's cabinet shuffle on July 26, 2023 sees the most significant changes since 2021 federal election 

On July 26, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a substantial cabinet shuffle which saw most ministers moved either to new roles or out of cabinet entirely and introduced seven first-time ministers. This shuffle has been the most significant change to Trudeau's cabinet since the last federal election in October 2021.

Trudeau’s primary intention is to create an “economic front bench,” where his highest performing Ministers take on roles relating to affordability, cost of living and housing. With a renewed focus on economic portfolios, the objective is to put in place folks who can best speak to the issues of the day, restoring Canadians’ confidence in the government and securing support as they head to the polls.

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July 2023 Cabinet Shuffle - Complete list

CIQS CALLS FOR URGENT REFORMS IN THE FACE OF THE AFFORDABILITY AND HOUSING CRISIS DURING CIQS DAY ON THE HILL OCTOBER 2023

 

A CIQS delegation traveled to Ottawa to speak with Members of Parliament about the oversights by the federal government, highlighting the pressing need for reforms to address the mounting housing affordability crisis. In addition to the meetings with MPs, the delegation held a press conference on Parliament Hill, hosted a stakeholder breakfast and a Parliament Hill evening reception.

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PROMPT PAYMENT & ADJUDICATION

CIQS participated in the advocacy effort to fight payment delays on construction projects in Canada.  Bill 142, Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017, advocates for prompt payment and became law in Ontario on October 1, 2019.

Bill 142

FEDERAL/INDUSTRY REAL PROPERTY ADVISORY COUNCIL
(FIRPAC)

CIQS became a member of FIRPAC in 2019 and has been an active member at their meetings in Ottawa since.  The meetings are created to hold open discussion on high level policy issues between senior representatives from each of the member organizations.  Agenda items include discussions regarding planning and management of Federal Real Properties, such as 

  • facilities management,
  • quantity surveying,
  • landscape architecture,
  • construction,
  • heritage, and
  • interior design

with the intent to open constructive dialogues with relevant Federal government departments.