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Ottawa Report – November 6, 2023

Latest News CPWA Has Major Impact on Landmark Infrastructure Report The House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has released what the public works community can view…

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Washington Report – November 6, 2023

CRSW Nov. 13 to 17—Register for Kickoff Webinar Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is recognized this year Nov. 13 to 17; A kickoff webinar is scheduled for 2:00 pm ET…

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Ottawa Report – October 30, 2023

Latest News Upcoming Federal Fall Economic Statement Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the upcoming fall economic statement will focus on housing and affordability within a fiscally responsible framework. The…

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Washington Report – October 30, 2023

House Elects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After three candidates fell short, House Republicans united around Louisiana U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, who previously served as vice chair of the House…

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Ottawa Report – October 23, 2023

Latest News New Bill Tabled to Address Flood and Drought Forecasting Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Lous, Quebec, and Chair of the House of Commons Environment and Sustainable Development…

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Washington Report – October 23, 2023

National First Responder Day This Week National First Responder Day is Oct. 28 and it’s an important day for APWA first responders; U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution…

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Washington Report – October 16, 2023

Both Chambers back in Session this Week The U.S. House and the U.S. Senate return to business this week, with the election of a new Speaker of the House topping…

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CPWA Submits Pre-Budget Recommendations

The CPWA Board of Directors provided a written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 budget. The document provides 13 recommendations across three categories: Climate resilient infrastructure…

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CPWA Submits Letter on Adapting Infrastructure to Face Climate Change

The CPWA Board of Directors, referencing their approved policy priorities for 2023, sent a letter to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities regarding a study on adapting infrastructure…

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Ottawa Report – October 9, 2023

Latest News History Has Been Made in Canada’s House The Hon. Greg Fergus, the Liberal MP for Hull—Aylmer and former parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made history Tuesday,…

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