Government Relations<\/h1><\/div>Advocating for Canada\u2019s Pipeline Construction Industry<\/h2><\/div>For over 70 years, the PLCAC has been a national voice of Canada\u2019s unionized pipeline construction industry, engaging with governments at all levels to advance policies that support safe, reliable and competitive energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n
PLCAC ensures that the expertise and perspectives of our members help shape discussions on workforce development, Indigenous economic participation, safety & environment stewardship and energy & infrastructure policies.<\/p>\n
PLCAC is committed to ensuring the pipeline construction industry has a strong voice in Canada\u2019s policy and regulatory discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- juillet 7, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
The Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council met with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Pipeline](\"https:\/\/pipeline.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Group-with-TH-and-JZ-e1787755888101.webp\")
\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>On Friday, July 3, 2026, Kevin O\u2019Donnell, Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) Executive Director and the Board of Directors for the Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council (CPAC) met in Calgary with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour. The discussion focused on the future of Canada\u2019s pipeline industry, the importance of developing a strong and highly skilled workforce, Indigenous partnerships, and the role that major infrastructure projects play in supporting long-term economic growth in Canada.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/pipeline.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Friday-Meeting-5-300x225.webp\")
The recent announcements affecting Canada\u2019s energy sector were recognized as positive developments for the pipeline industry. For the PLCAC and CPAC members, these measures represent an important step toward ensuring that Canadian workers and contractors remain at the forefront of delivering projects that strengthen energy security, support Indigenous participation, create high-quality jobs, and contribute to Canada\u2019s economic prosperity.<\/p>\n
By working together, government, union partners, Indigenous partners, and industry partners, we can all ensure that Canada\u2019s skilled workforce meets the future energy demands while supporting communities and economic development across the country. The Time Is Now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- juillet 1, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
PLCAC at 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by Vaughan Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Pipeline](\"https:\/\/pipeline.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Minister-Lecce-e1790023065979.webp\")
\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>In June 2026, the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada attended the 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. The keynote speaker Hon. Stephen Lecce discussed the future of energy in Ontario and the government’s priorities for building affordable, reliable and resilient energy system that will support the increase in demand in Ontario.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"http:\/\/pipeline.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KOD-e1790023134957-300x283.webp\")
Kevin O’Donnell, PLCAC Executive Director, was a guest on the sector panel that discussed the national priorities regarding east-west infrastructure and the long-term support needed for growth and reliability. He emphasized that Canada has the resources and expertise to be a global energy leader. In order to achieve that potential, it requires collaboration between industry, educators, governments, and Indigenous partners. Most importantly, we need an efficient and stable regulatory process and environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- octobre 27, 2025<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
Advocating for Canada\u2019s Pipeline Construction Industry<\/h2><\/div>For over 70 years, the PLCAC has been a national voice of Canada\u2019s unionized pipeline construction industry, engaging with governments at all levels to advance policies that support safe, reliable and competitive energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n
PLCAC ensures that the expertise and perspectives of our members help shape discussions on workforce development, Indigenous economic participation, safety & environment stewardship and energy & infrastructure policies.<\/p>\n
PLCAC is committed to ensuring the pipeline construction industry has a strong voice in Canada\u2019s policy and regulatory discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- juillet 7, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
The Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council met with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>On Friday, July 3, 2026, Kevin O\u2019Donnell, Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) Executive Director and the Board of Directors for the Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council (CPAC) met in Calgary with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour. The discussion focused on the future of Canada\u2019s pipeline industry, the importance of developing a strong and highly skilled workforce, Indigenous partnerships, and the role that major infrastructure projects play in supporting long-term economic growth in Canada.<\/p>\n
The recent announcements affecting Canada\u2019s energy sector were recognized as positive developments for the pipeline industry. For the PLCAC and CPAC members, these measures represent an important step toward ensuring that Canadian workers and contractors remain at the forefront of delivering projects that strengthen energy security, support Indigenous participation, create high-quality jobs, and contribute to Canada\u2019s economic prosperity.<\/p>\n
By working together, government, union partners, Indigenous partners, and industry partners, we can all ensure that Canada\u2019s skilled workforce meets the future energy demands while supporting communities and economic development across the country. The Time Is Now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- juillet 1, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
PLCAC at 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by Vaughan Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>In June 2026, the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada attended the 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. The keynote speaker Hon. Stephen Lecce discussed the future of energy in Ontario and the government’s priorities for building affordable, reliable and resilient energy system that will support the increase in demand in Ontario.<\/p>\n
Kevin O’Donnell, PLCAC Executive Director, was a guest on the sector panel that discussed the national priorities regarding east-west infrastructure and the long-term support needed for growth and reliability. He emphasized that Canada has the resources and expertise to be a global energy leader. In order to achieve that potential, it requires collaboration between industry, educators, governments, and Indigenous partners. Most importantly, we need an efficient and stable regulatory process and environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n- octobre 27, 2025<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
For over 70 years, the PLCAC has been a national voice of Canada\u2019s unionized pipeline construction industry, engaging with governments at all levels to advance policies that support safe, reliable and competitive energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n
PLCAC ensures that the expertise and perspectives of our members help shape discussions on workforce development, Indigenous economic participation, safety & environment stewardship and energy & infrastructure policies.<\/p>\n
PLCAC is committed to ensuring the pipeline construction industry has a strong voice in Canada\u2019s policy and regulatory discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- juillet 7, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
The Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council met with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>On Friday, July 3, 2026, Kevin O\u2019Donnell, Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) Executive Director and the Board of Directors for the Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council (CPAC) met in Calgary with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Canada\u2019s Secretary for Labour. The discussion focused on the future of Canada\u2019s pipeline industry, the importance of developing a strong and highly skilled workforce, Indigenous partnerships, and the role that major infrastructure projects play in supporting long-term economic growth in Canada.<\/p>\n
The recent announcements affecting Canada\u2019s energy sector were recognized as positive developments for the pipeline industry. For the PLCAC and CPAC members, these measures represent an important step toward ensuring that Canadian workers and contractors remain at the forefront of delivering projects that strengthen energy security, support Indigenous participation, create high-quality jobs, and contribute to Canada\u2019s economic prosperity.<\/p>\nBy working together, government, union partners, Indigenous partners, and industry partners, we can all ensure that Canada\u2019s skilled workforce meets the future energy demands while supporting communities and economic development across the country. The Time Is Now!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/li>\njuillet 1, 2026<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>PLCAC at 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by Vaughan Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>In June 2026, the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada attended the 2026 Future of Energy Forum organized by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. The keynote speaker Hon. Stephen Lecce discussed the future of energy in Ontario and the government’s priorities for building affordable, reliable and resilient energy system that will support the increase in demand in Ontario.<\/p>\n
Kevin O’Donnell, PLCAC Executive Director, was a guest on the sector panel that discussed the national priorities regarding east-west infrastructure and the long-term support needed for growth and reliability. He emphasized that Canada has the resources and expertise to be a global energy leader. In order to achieve that potential, it requires collaboration between industry, educators, governments, and Indigenous partners. Most importantly, we need an efficient and stable regulatory process and environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\noctobre 27, 2025<\/span>|<\/span><\/div>
![\"Pipeline](\"https:\/\/pipeline.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oct-24-Hon.-Zerucelli-in-the-office-scaled.webp\")
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