Advocacy Wins
A showcase of the impact of our collective efforts over the years to protect and advance the building supply industry. This history of success reflects our ongoing commitment to representing members’ interests and shaping a stronger future for the industry.
Major Advocacy Wins
Home Renovation Tax Credit in Saskatchewan
Lobbied for the Home Renovation Tax Credit in Saskatchewan and won. Granted in 2021.
Home Renovation Tax BulletinLabour Study with the Alberta Government
In 2023, we partnered with the Alberta government to conduct a Labour Study that identified key labour challenges in the sector.
Read the 2023 Labour Study
Funding for Labour Force Development
Received $550,000+ in funding from the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments in 2024.
Advocacy Timeline
2020
Conducted an economic impact study in 2020; determining industry–specific GDP and the economic footprint of Prairie dealers.
National Media Campaign
2020-2022
National media campaign focused on industry knowledge gaps and supply chain issues from 2020 to 2022.
2021
Home Renovation Tax Credit
2021
We lobbied for the Home Renovation Tax Credit in Saskatchewan, and Saskatchewan granted it in 2021.
2023
Labour Study with the Alberta Government
2023
Conducted a Labour Study in partnership with the Alberta government in 2023; identifying labour challenges in the sector.
Let's Go Build Campaign
2023
Launched “Let’s Go Build”; a workforce campaign that promotes careers in the sector in 2023.
2024
Funding for Labour Force Development
2024
Received $550,000 + in funding for labour force development from the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments in 2024.
2025
CBC Broadcast on Tariffs for Canada's Softwood Lumber
2025
Discussed how tariffs will impact the lumber industry in Canada on CBC News.