“Not too many members join because of the government advocacy, but as they get involved they learn just how important it is,” Kevin says. “They learn how much it helps their business.” “We engage with municipal governments, we engage with provincial governments, and we engage with the federal government,” he continues. “The changes we’re able to effect, the policy decisions we’re able to inform – they make a huge difference in the business success of our members. And our members are at the front end of that. They are providing the input that we’re bringing to government.” CHBA also ensures that their members are among the first to be made aware when policy changes are in the works. If they are concerned about something, members know they will have the opportunity to voice that concern, and there’s a peace of mind in knowing that CHBA will address it on their behalf. “Not a lot of people will join the association because of that,” Kevin reiterates, “but as they get involved, they start to recognize how valuable it is to have a voice. It often makes them want to get more and more involved.” Kevin credits the success of CHBA’s advocacy, in part, to the size of their membership – again, they have 9,000 member companies across the country, and they are constantly adding to that number. That size gives their recommendations authority and weight. It makes the relevant authorities pay attention, in ways they never would to individual companies. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA Advocacy Day on the Hill - CHBA members and staff with MP Ed Fast of Abbotsford
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