QSA's Week in Construction (#5, 2025)

Contractor collusion in Manitoba; Northern infrastructure investment; CMHC board reappointment; Montreal bridge board appointment; Northwest Territories transport project.

Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07

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Contractors Plead Guilty in Manitoba Housing Bid Rigging

Five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, admitted to conspiring to manipulate 54 social housing contracts, valued at $3.5 million, between 2011 and 2016. The Competition Bureau uncovered the scheme, leading to a combined fine of $196,000 for the guilty parties. This case highlights the importance of maintaining competitive practices in public sector contracting, especially for social housing projects crucial to vulnerable populations.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Canadian News Outlet: www.cbc.ca

Transport Infrastructure Investment in Northwest Territories

The federal government, together with the Northwest Territories, has announced a $13.9 million investment to enhance transportation infrastructure across four communities. Improvements include raising roads prone to flooding in Hay River and developing a multipurpose trail in Fort Smith. This initiative aims to protect critical infrastructure, reduce property damage, and improve community resilience to climate impacts.