B.C.’s new community benefits construction pacts prioritize Indigenous, women, unions

The B.C. government has introduced a community benefits agreement for major public-sector infrastructure projects, which will prioritize hiring and training for Indigenous people, women and locals, and require workers to be paid union wages.
The framework was revealed on Monday during an announcement at the B.C. Institute of Technology’s Ironworkers Training Facility in Burnaby.
“British Columbians rightfully expect B.C. projects to benefit B.C. workers, families and communities. Our