{"id":8044,"date":"2026-03-03T14:46:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadabiznews.ca\/press-releases\/pr\/cawic-calls-for-a-bold-new-vision-for-the-construction-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:46:02","slug":"cawic-calls-for-a-bold-new-vision-for-the-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/canadabiznews.ca\/press-releases\/pr\/cawic-calls-for-a-bold-new-vision-for-the-construction-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"CAWIC CALLS FOR A BOLD NEW VISION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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National association calls for 35% women\u2019s representation in Canada\u2019s construction industry by 2035<\/i><\/p>\n

MISSISSAUGA, CANADA, March 3, 2026 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — As Canada\u2019s construction industry faces the need for more than 380,000 additional workers by 2034, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is calling for a bold, unified action to strengthen the nation\u2019s workforce and secure the sector\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

As the national association for women in the construction industry, CAWIC is calling on industry leaders, employers, and partners to take bold, coordinated action to achieve 35% women\u2019s representation across Canada\u2019s construction sector by 2035. Reaching this target will not only help address labour shortages, but it will also ensure a stronger, more diverse, inclusive, and resilient industry for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe time has come for our industry to be bold and take transformative action. Talking about representation is no longer enough, we need to take swift action and that starts with the goal in mind,\u201d said Kristen Bauer, President, CAWIC. \u201cTo meet the workforce demands of the future, we must rethink how we attract, support, and retain talent. Increasing women\u2019s participation is not only the right thing to do, it\u2019s essential to building a strong and competitive construction sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

To reach this new vision, collaboration across the entire construction ecosystem, including on-site workers, construction firms, unions, educators, associations, all levels of government, is required. By working together, stakeholders can address systemic barriers, improve workplace culture, ensure construction sites are both physically and psychologically safe, and increase the representation of women at the leadership table and across the entire industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognize we don\u2019t have all of the answers to make this new vision a reality,\u201d said Susan Carey, President, Elect, CAWIC. \u201cBut we know that as an industry we all need to come together and define the required solutions and actions that will make this vision a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

A more inclusive construction industry benefits everyone. Diverse teams foster innovation, enhance performance, and help create a world-class workforce capable of delivering the infrastructure Canada needs. The new 2035 vision will be the basis of broader engagement and dialogue for CAWIC over the course of the next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to sit down with all stakeholders, including the women that work in our industry, and examine the changes required to not only attract women to the industry but also those actions required to keep women in the industry throughout their career,\u201d shared Bauer. \u201cWith bold leadership, collaboration, and accountability, Vision 2035 is not just an aspiration, it is an achievable reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

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About:
\nThe Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the success of women in Canada\u2019s construction industry. Through a strong collective voice, shared knowledge, powerful resources, and actionable solutions, CAWIC works to drive meaningful and lasting change across the sector. CAWIC\u2019s vision is to transform Canada\u2019s construction industry into a place where diversity, respect, and opportunity empower every woman to build, lead, and thrive. For more information about CAWIC, please visit www.cawic.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kristina Fixter
\nCAWIC
\ninfo@cawic.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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