New leadership at the Canadian Construction Association aims to strengthen advocacy, innovation and collaboration as contractors prepare for major infrastructure opportunities across Canada.
Trevor Doucette, Chair of the Canadian Construction Association Board of Directors.
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors following its annual general meeting on March 9 in Coronado, California – helping to kick off the association’s 2026 Annual Conference – appointing Trevor Doucette as board Chair for the upcoming term. Doucette, who is affiliated with Synergy Group of Companies, succeeds outgoing chair Francis Roy of the Humaco Group.
For Canada’s general contractors – particularly those working on large-scale heavy construction and infrastructure projects – the leadership transition comes at a critical moment as the industry navigates labour shortages, rising project complexity and a growing national infrastructure pipeline.
CCA represents thousands of contractors across the country and plays a central role in shaping federal policy, procurement standards and industry best practices. The association’s leadership also often sets the tone for advocacy efforts around infrastructure investment, workforce development and regulatory reform – issues that directly affect contractors’ ability to plan and deliver major projects.
“We must remain steadfast in our mission, embrace innovation, and strengthen our connections with our stakeholders, our clients and our industry. Together, we can build on our success, learn from our challenges and chart a course that will leave a lasting impact as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of construction.”
Focus on innovation and collaboration
In outlining his priorities for the coming year, Doucette emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum while helping the industry adapt to changing conditions.
“We must remain steadfast in our mission, embrace innovation, and strengthen our connections with our stakeholders, our clients and our industry,” Doucette said. “Together, we can build on our success, learn from our challenges and chart a course that will leave a lasting impact as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of construction.”
For general contractors, that vision reflects the broader shift underway in the sector. Increasingly complex infrastructure projects – from transit expansions to energy facilities – require stronger collaboration among contractors, owners, governments and suppliers. Industry leaders have also stressed the need for improved procurement processes and technology adoption to deliver projects more efficiently.
National representation across the board
The newly appointed board brings together leaders from across Canada’s construction ecosystem, representing contractors, industry associations, insurers and suppliers.
Serving as vice-chair is Cory Richter of Quorex Construction Services. The board also includes representatives from major construction firms, including Aecon, Black & McDonald Limited and Pomerleau, alongside regional contractors and industry partners.
This diverse representation ensures that the perspectives of contractors working across Canada – from heavy civil infrastructure to commercial and industrial construction – are reflected in CCA’s national advocacy.
Implications for contractors and the industry
The association’s leadership changes come as Canada prepares for significant infrastructure investment over the next decade, including transportation, energy and housing-related projects. For general contractors, the role of CCA is particularly important in advocating for stable project pipelines, fair procurement frameworks and policies that support workforce growth.
With Doucette at the helm and a newly formed board representing companies and associations from coast to coast, the industry’s national voice will continue pushing for conditions that enable contractors to deliver the complex projects shaping Canada’s economic future.
As infrastructure spending accelerates and construction demand grows, the leadership direction set by CCA’s new board should serve to help guide how contractors collaborate, innovate and compete in an increasingly demanding construction environment.
Joining Doucette on CCA’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors are the following:
- Cory Richter, Quorex Construction Services (SK), Vice-Chair
- Sara Becker, Ideal Construction Services Ltd. (AB)
- Bill Black, Calgary Construction Association (AB)
- Derek Brown, The Cahill Group of Companies (NL)
- Steve Drummond, Capilano Highway Services Company (BC)
- Frank Faieta, Trisura Guarantee (ON)
- Peter Grose, Westland Construction Ltd. (MB)
- Marty Harris, Aecon (ON)
- Cathy Kent, Black & McDonald Limited (ON)
- Tina Larson, Amrize (MB)
- Daniel Lessard, Pomerleau (QC)
- Alan McIntosh, Marco Group Limited (NS)
- Anthony Minitti, CGI Constructors (BC)
- Sam Sanderson, Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (PEI)
- Amber Sandhu, Liberty Mutual Canada (ON)
- Brad Scott, Basin Contracting Limited (NS)
- Bruce Thomas, Ron Eastern Construction Ltd. (ON)
- Ali Torabi, Ed Brunet & Associates Canada Inc. (QC)
- Rick Wagner, Maxwell Floors (BC)