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In this edition ...... MHCA President meets with Minister Joe Oliver 1

Thank You to our MHCA Golf Classic Sponsors 2

Welcome New MHCA Members! 3 Wanless Geo-Point Solutions NuVision Commodities Inc.

Municipal Revenues in Canada falling as bills pile up 6

Exports Taking A Lead Role 9

SAFETY TALK: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress 11, 12

WORKSAFELY ™ Training Schedule 13

Weekly Tenders (MHCA members only) 14 Tender Results (MHCA members only) 15

August 21, 2014

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MHCA PRESIDENT & CHAIR MEET TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE WITH CANADA'S MINISTER OF FINANCE JOE OLIVER

The New Building Canada Plan will see the Government invest almost $1.2 billion in Manitoba, including more than $467 million under the New Building Canada Fund and an estimated $713 million in dedicated municipal infrastructure funding under the federal Gas Tax Fund. Minister Oliver emphasized the importance of innovation in strengthening Canada’s competitiveness and ensuring its future prosperity. The Minister noted that Canada is on track for a balanced budget in 2015.

Amongst a crowd of approximately 250 Winnipeg and Manitoba business leaders gathered at The Fort Garry Hotel, MHCA Chair Henry Borger and MHCA President Chris Lorenc, had the opportunity to meet and discuss infrastructure investments with the Hon. Joe Oliver. The Hon. Minister shared updates on the state of Canada's economy and the Government of Canada's fiscal intentions going into the next Pre-Budget consultation cycle. The Hon. Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Finance, addressed guests of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce event, stating his governments sincere intentions to maintain tax reduction and local economic stimulus as key priorities.

Minister Oliver outlined Canada’s low-tax plan for jobs and growth. Calling Canada an economic success story, Minister Oliver highlighted the Government’s targeted support for Manitoba, including major investments in

infrastructure across the province. Minister Oliver also noted the importance of the Government of Canada's commitment to long term, national infrastructure projects via MHCA President Chris

Lorenc, Finance Minister Joe Oliver and MHCA Chair Henry Borger met on August 15, 2014


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The 2014 MHCA Equipment Rental Rates & Membership Directory has been mailed to members!

Released annually in spring, the MHCA Equipment Rental Rates & Membership Directory is the exclusive Equipment Rental Rates Guide in Manitoba. Its '"yellow pages" list companies by areas of service.

Non-members can purchase this year's directory by contacting Brenda at 204.947.1379 or [email protected].

Public and private sector project owners extensively use the Directory to locate and contact needed suppliers of services, including contractors, materials, equipment, aggregates, oils, design, and engineering — to name a few.


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Municipal revenues in Canada falling as bills pile upBy: Livio di Matteo Previously published in The Winnipeg Free Press, August 14/2014

Canada is an urban nation with over 80 per cent of its population living in cities or towns. At the dawn of Confederation, the urban-rural split was exactly the opposite, with just over 80 per cent of the population in rural areas.

Today, not only is Canada mainly urban, but 40 per cent of its population live in just four urban areas -- Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. The 10 biggest CMAs account for nearly 60 per cent of Canada's population, with cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver larger than many provinces when it comes to both population and economic output.

Despite their demographic and economic clout, municipalities in Canada feel hard done by and lacking in the resources needed to tackle vital infrastructure such as roads, sewers and water. The infrastructure report cards put out by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities maintain that, after years of neglect, a significant proportion of municipal infrastructure is ranked as either "fair" or "very poor." Catastrophic weather events increasingly have put this infrastructure under strain.

It's not just about more money: The 2013 Report on the State of Canada's Cities and Communities also argues part of the problem lies in the Canadian division of powers. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has called for explicit recognition by the federal government of the role of cities through a tangible political framework.

Municipalities are correct when they lament that they have an inferior position to the federal and provincial governments when it comes to their participation in the Canadian tax and expenditure system. However, this is a function of the Constitution, which does not even recognize them as a separate tier of government, but simply regards them as creatures of the provinces. Making cities an equal partner in Confederation will require constitutional change, which is a lot of hard work.

Canada's cities would probably be happy with more money rather than decades of constitutional wrangling. Yet the evidence suggests local government in Canada has been doing reasonably well when it comes to both revenue and expenditure growth.

Why are municipalities annoyed despite their revenue and spending growth? A much larger proportion of municipal spending is funded by grant revenue as opposed to the provinces. For example, grants from the federal government account for about 20 per cent of provincial-territorial government revenues. As for local governments in Canada, they receive nearly 50 per cent of their total revenues in the form of grants -- mainly from their respective provincial governments.

Municipalities have relatively fewer tools for own-source revenue generation. Aside from property taxation and user fees, municipalities are dependent on the kindness of other levels of government for a large chunk of their spending, putting them in a position of constant supplication.

More irritating is that since 2010 total grant revenues for local governments have declined and own-source revenue growth has slowed. Overall, total local government revenues in Canada fell from $148.9 billion in 2010 to $146.7 billion in 2012. Yet, over the period 2010 to 2012, federal government revenues grew from $231.9 to $253.4 billion while total provincial-territorial revenues have grown from $348.9 to $372.2 billion.

However, while total provincial-territorial revenue grew, their own grant revenue was down from $74.8 billion in 2010 to $72.6 billion in 2012. Meanwhile, local government grant revenues between 2010 and 2012 fell from $72.6 to $68.6 billion. Despite their overall revenue growth, the provinces seemed to have passed their own transfer reductions directly down to the municipalities. Needless to say, the municipalities are annoyed.

Livio Di Matteo is professor of economics at Lakehead University.


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Exports Taking A Lead Role? Peter G. Hall, EDC Vice-President and Chief Economist

August 21, 2014

OK, you’re right – this is really last week’s news. But it is worth repeating. For a good many months now, economy-watchers of many stripes have been looking to Canadian exporters to take the wheel and drive the economy forward. It has been an anxious wait, but it finally seems to be happening. Exports are on an impressive, multi-month growth stretch. So, is it sustainable this time, or is disappointment just delayed a bit longer?

Actually, growth in Canadian merchandise exports is nothing new. Following the crisis in 2009, exports staged an unexpectedly vibrant recovery. In early 2011, it accelerated even more to what looked like a recovery-style pace. But that faltered in the latter half of that year, and stayed in a holding pattern through mid-2013 at levels still considerably below the previous peak. It fit well with the common story of lackluster global growth with little difference expected anytime soon.

Then along came 2014. Actually, it began last December, in spite of weather challenges in the US that became more grave as winter really set in. In spite of this significant challenge, Canada’s merchandise exports saw gains in five of the past seven months, and pretty stunning ones, at that. In fact, the current seven-month spurt is a post-crisis rarity, exceeded briefly in the stimulus frenzy of late 2009 and during that false start in mid-2011. What’s even more inspiring is that the current run has at long last taken exports beyond the previous 2008 peak, a long-awaited milestone that was achieved in May and affirmed in last week’s release of the June data. It’s pretty obvious that price swings have had a major effect on Canada’s trade data over the past decade. So is the recent success just due to price movements, or is it more substantial than that?

Well, strip the prices away, and we get the same basic story. The recent growth spurt is as dramatic in price-adjusted terms as it is including price movements. That’s critical, because what’s underway at the moment represents actual physical movements of goods, which of course is key to job creation and investment spending. And these volumes are just a hair behind their previous peak in April of 2007. Quite an achievement.

There’s more. This isn’t some lopsided surge that is only affecting one or two industries. Scan the latest report, and it’s clear that thus far in 2014, seven of the eleven major industrial groupings are sustaining growth in exports that is well above the increase in economy-wide GDP. In fact, the food, consumer goods, forestry and energy sectors are each sporting double-digit gains in year-to-date performance, and exports of machinery and equipment are not far behind. The same is true if we net out price movements – this is the real deal.

At the same time, imports are mirroring weakness in the domestic economy. Their recent performance has paled in comparison with this year’s slide in the loonie, compounding the softness of domestic demand. This has been great for the balance of trade, which has moved convincingly into the black for the first time in almost three years. If there is a concern in these numbers, though, it’s that imports of machinery and equipment – which should be on a tear as exporters invest to increase their industrial capacity – are alarmingly soft. Since the bulk of our industrial equipment is sourced elsewhere, weakness of this class of imports suggests that exporters may face imminent capacity constraints as foreign demand continues rising.

And that certainly looks likely. The nascent increase in exports isn’t just a US thing. Canada is seeing growth in other OECD countries, and it’s even picking up in emerging markets. If we are right, and this is just the beginning of the next global growth cycle, then we can expect to build on what we have experienced to date, and in multiple global markets. Put it all together, and it seems clear: the much-anticipated rotation in growth from the domestic economy to exports – on multiple fronts – is underway.

The bottom line?

Patience and the ongoing commitment to Canada’s global trade agenda are paying off. Canada’s trade performance is gaining significant lift in spite of early-year headwinds and ongoing concerns about competitiveness. It suggests that long-dormant business investment may also be in for a growth rotation of its own.

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The following are identified as hazards for heat illness• High temperature and humidity, direct sun exposure, no

breeze or wind

• Low liquid intake

• Heavy physical labour

• Waterproof clothing

• No recent exposure to hot workplaces

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion• Headache, dizziness, or fainting

• Weakness and wet skin

• Irritability or confusion

• Thirst, nausea, or vomiting

Symptoms of Heat Stroke• May be confused, unable

to think clearly, pass out, collapse, or have seizures

• May stop sweating

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Protecting Workers from Heat StressWorking in the heat and doing heavy physical work can affect the body’s cooling system. If your body is unable to cool itself, you can experience heat stress.This Safety Talk is to raise awareness of workplace hazards that can cause heat stress. There are precautions you should take any time temperatures are high and when the job involves physical work.The following safety information will provide you with training on assessing hazards that could lead to heat stress and instruct on implementing control measures to prevent heat stress.

Implement the following safe work procedures to eliminate or reduce heat stress:

• Establish a complete heat illness prevention program

• Provide training about the hazards leading to heat stress and how to prevent them

• Drink plently of fluids. Drink often and BEFORE you are thirsty. Drink water every 15 minutes

• Avoid beverages containing caffeine

• Modify work schedules and arrange frequent rest periods with water breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas

• Gradually increase workloads and allow more frequent breaks for workers new to the heat or those that have been away from work to adapt to working in the heat (acclimatization)

• Routinely check workers who are at risk of heat stress due to protective clothing and high temperature

• Consider protective clothing that provides cooling

• Wear lightweight and light colored clothes

What to Do When a Worker is Ill from the Heat• Call a supervisor for help. If the supervisor is not

available, call 911

• Have someone stay with the worker until help arrives

• Move the worker to a cooler/shaded area

• Fan and mist the worker with water; apply ice

• Provide cool drinking water, if able to drink

Have the crew describe a few tasks where heat stress could occur?

What measures could be taken to prevent heat stress in these situations?

Risk Assessment/Hazards

Control Measures/Safeguards

Thought Provoking Questions

SAFETY TALK


Print and review this talk with your staff, sign off and file for COR™ / SECOR audit purposes.

Date:

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Corrective Actions:Concerns:

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August 21, 2014 Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html

C.O. X01700 - MOWING Location: Various locations in the St. Pierre and Lorette areas Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, August 26, 2014 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-346-6266 The work involves mowing of grade slopes and ditches along various Provincial Trunk Highways and Provincial Roads in the St. Pierre - Lorette areas.

C.O. X01701 - MOWING Location: Various locations in the Dominion City and Morris areas Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, August 27, 2014 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-346-6266 The work involves mowing of grade slopes and ditches and trimming along various Provincial Trunk Highways and Provincial Roads in the Dominion City - Morris areas.

C.O. X33037 - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Location: Browns Creek, Vicinity of Gilbert Plains Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, August 28, 2014 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-734-3413 The work involves cleanout of approximately 3.6 km of drain cleanout and replacement of 12 thru-dike culverts

C.O. X34069 - MOWING PROVINCIAL WATERWAYS AND DIKES Location: Various Locations, The Pas area Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 Noon, August 27, 2014 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-734-341 The work involves approximately 600 hours of mowing.

C.O. X34059 - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Location: Q Drain, The Pas area Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 12:00 noon, September 2, 2014 Owner: Infrastructure and Transportation Phone: 204-734-3413 The work involves approximately 5.6 km of drain cleanout and replacement of 11 thru dike culverts.

City of Winnipeg (As of August 21 2014) www.winnipeg.ca

TENDER NO. 772-2014 - SNOW CLEARING ON REGIONAL AND LOCAL STREETS WITHIN THE NORTH AREA (EAST) Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 4:00 PM, September 4, 2014 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-2293

TENDER NO. 777-2014 - SNOW CLEARING ON REGIONAL AND LOCAL STREETS AND BACK LANES WITHIN THE SOUTH AREA (SOUTH EAST) Tender Availability: Currently available Tender Due: 4:00 PM, September 4, 2014 Owner: City of Winnipeg Phone: 204-986-2491


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Manitoba Infrastructure & Transportation www.gov.mb.ca/tgs/contracts/tenders/index.html (as of August 21, 2014)

TENDER NO. 6470 - GRADE AND GRANULAR BASE COURSE, PR 373, JENPEG TO MINAGO RIVER

Closing: August 14, 2014 Results:

(M) North Interlake Contractors (COR™) $4,126,516.00

(M) Smook Contractors Ltd. (COR™) $5,113,910.00

(M) Hugh Munro Construction (COR™) $5,428,350.00

(M) Tervita $7,179,539.00

(M) H. Baudry Construction (1980) Ltd. (COR™) $7,229,120.00

City of Winnipeg (as of August 21, 2014) www.winnipeg.ca

TENDER NO. 714-2014 - 2014 ALLEY RENEWAL PROGRAM - CONTRACT 2

Closing: August 14, 2014 Results:

(M) Bayview Construction Ltd. (COR™) $2,072,921.00

(M) Borland Construction Inc. (COR™) $2,234,080.00

(M) Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. (COR™) $2,588,488.00

TENDER NO. 678-2014 - STREETSCAPE FOR CENTREPOINT - DONALD STREET NORTH OF PORTAGE, DONALD STREET SOUTH OF GRAHAM AND HARGRAVE STREET NORTH OF PORTAGE

Closing: July 30, 2014 Results:

(M) .C. Paving Ltd. (COR™) $827,000.00

J & D Penner Ltd. $880,742.33


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