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In this edition ......

Wastewater servicing on the way for CentrePort 1, 2

The Federal Government’s New Apprentice Procurement Initiative - Apprenticeship Survey 2

SAVE THE DATE: 4 EXPO North - February 24, 25, 26 2015, Thompson, MB EXPO South - March 24, 25, 26, 2015, Winnipeg, MB

Investment: Coming our way? 6

Safety Talk - Mounting & Dismounting Excavators 7, 8 WORKSAFELY ™ Training Schedule 9

Weekly Tenders (MHCA members only) 10 Tender Results (MHCA members only) 15

July 17, 2014

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WASTEWATER SERVICING ON THE WAY FOR CENTREPORTCity of Winnipeg tenders were issued July 9, 2014 for the construction of a new wastewater treatment project that will extend sewer servicing to CentrePort Canada and the Rural Municipality of Rosser — an essential next step in the continued growth of the 20,000-acre inland port, which straddles northwest Winnipeg and the R.M. of Rosser.

The tenders are the result of a 2013 service-sharing agreement between Winnipeg and the R.M. of Rosser. The service-sharing agreement was necessary in order to provide wastewater services to CentrePort lands outside of Winnipeg. Today’s news compliments the recent announcement of funding and tenders for a new $43-million water treatment plant that will serve CentrePort, Rosser and six other municipalities.

"This has been an important few weeks for CentrePort and I’d like to thank the City of Winnipeg, R.M of Rosser and Province of Manitoba for their commitment to providing servicing, which will directly support our development and business attraction efforts,” said Diane Gray, president and CEO.

CentrePort has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years – with more than 30 companies building new or expanded operations on approximately 200 total acres. However, many of these operations are self-serviced and companies are waiting for the opportunity to hook up to established water and sewer systems.

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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 brenda@mhca.mb.ca.

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.

WASTEWATER SERVICING ON THE WAY FOR CENTREPORT, continued from page 1 Additionally, a lack of servicing restricts the size of new facilities. "Having water and wastewater servicing in place will be a game changer – it will allow us to work with companies to attract larger-scale operations that don’t have the ability to self-service,” Gray added.

"Investor interest in CentrePort is running high and this will allow us to capitalize more fully on that momentum.”

The City of Winnipeg has excess capacity within its existing sewer infrastructure and treatment facilities, which can be used to assist a neighbouring community. The Winnipeg-Rosser project will be financed by the City, R.M. and the Province of Manitoba. The full tender for the wastewater treatment project can be viewed here: http://www.winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents//2014/481-2014//481-2014__Bid_Opportunity.pdf

CentrePort Canada is Manitoba’s 20,000-acre inland port and the first logistics hub in the country to offer investors single-window access to Foreign Trade Zone benefits. Located in the heart of North America, CentrePort connects to major national and international trade gateways and corridors, and is the only inland port in Canada with direct access to tri-modal transportation - truck, rail and air cargo.

The Federal Government’s New Apprentice Procurement Initiative - Apprenticeship Survey

As part of the Federal Government’s new Apprentice Procurement Initiative, which went into effect June 30th, PWGSC is asking contractors who have worked on or who wish to work on federal government construction projects to complete a survey as to their practices concerning the hiring of apprentices.

The deadline is August 18th.

The link to the survey is as follows:

http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.sondages-surveys.ca/surveys/osmepd/apprenticeship-rfi-questionnaire/?l=en Thank you!

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Investment: Coming our Way? Peter G. Hall, EDC Vice-President and Chief Economist, July 17, 2014

Peter G. Hall

Overall competitiveness is key, and on that count, Canada has come up short on a number of critical metrics. There is long-standing concern about Canada’s productivity record. The surge of the Canadian dollar over the past decade has put significant pressure on companies to adjust their processes just to maintain their competitive position. But there has been fallout. The auto sector in southwestern Ontario has failed to attract significant net new investments for quite a number of years now, creating concern about the long term future of assembly and auto parts manufacturing in the province.

Companies are also looking at a number of other factors. Availability of labour – particularly highly-skilled, productive labour – is well up there on the list. While Canada may not have an immediate problem here, there are looming shortfalls that potential investors – especially in more labour-intensive industries – may see as a concern. Energy costs are also important, especially in heavy industry. While Canada is energy-rich, the cost of delivered service is what is critical, and what industry will be watching. Also of concern is the availability of infrastructure. Canada’s challenges on this front were obvious to the world during last winter, when rail capacity constraints caused significant delays in international shipments of goods.

Potential investors are also looking with interest at the fiscal future of various candidate locations. High public deficits and/or debts usually mean that future tax liabilities are likely to rise. Well-managed jurisdictions are more attractive, in that future tax surprises are less likely. They are also more able to offer incentives for investors to locate and stay in their region. While corporate welfare is a somewhat thorny issue, it is a modern-day investment-attraction reality, and whether or not it runs cross-grain to ideology, it has become established as yet another key factor in creating a level playing field in the global commercial game.

Much more can be said on this issue, including resource endowment, how welcoming we are of investment, competing sectors within the country, and so on. Hopefully this serves as a useful list for consideration of this imminent development.

The bottom line? Canada has huge potential and great planet-wide visibility as the global investment wave builds. In the time that it takes for the wave to crest, it will be important for companies, institutions and analysts to position ourselves to catch this one as best we possibly can.

Surfers agree that catching the right wave is part science, part art – and all-important. The same goes for economic waves. Even big ones can take us by surprise, and winning firms, industries and countries are the ones that correctly anticipate and position themselves to ride the best waves well. Many market-watchers are anticipating the wave of global business investment that usually accompanies a recovery. Is Canada well-positioned to capture the moment?

This time, reading the wave-motion is more challenging than usual. Normally, there are ample signs that the big one is coming along. Typically there is a rise in GDP growth that is followed with anywhere from a six month to a two-year lag in investment growth. That’s because there is normally a lot of spare capacity when the economy finally reboots. This time, the delayed recovery has created an investment reticence that has caused companies to use up that spare capacity first. Higher growth, seen in rising business orders, is creating a more immediate need for investment – the wave is likely to build very suddenly this time around. As such, what will the smart money be looking for in terms of suitable investment destinations? At the outset, companies are concerned about locating in places that are generally good places to be. Canada consistently ranks among the top countries that have a good overall business and institutional environment. This has been enhanced during the crisis and post-crisis period by our fiscal and financial sector resilience, and by our ability to maintain superior domestic growth. While the rest of the world was languishing, Canada was attracting significant investment inflows. But companies are looking for more than just a good place to be.

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These risks and hazards have been identified to cause injuries:

• Mud or grease on footwear• Slippery or obstructed equipment surfaces• Cluttered or uneven landing area• Torn or loose clothing catching on equipment parts• Using incorrect hand and foot placement• Entering or exiting equipment in a hurry• Jumping from equipment

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Mounting & Dismounting - ExcavatorsThis Safety Talk is to raise awareness of workplace hazards that can cause a MSI. An injury that results in a strain, sprain, torn muscle, tendon, ligament or joint is called a MSI (musculoskeletal injury).

Entering or exiting an excavator can be a hazard if not done properly. Slips and falls are common causes of injury. The following safety information will provide you with training on assessing hazards that could lead to a MSI and instruct on implementing control measures to prevent a MSI.

Please take care and caution and follow these safe work procedures to prevent you from injury:

Before entering equipment• Ensure footwear is clear of dirt, oil and grease.• Remove any mud, snow, ice, grease, or any other substance from equipment ladders.• Steps and handrails should be secure.• Avoid loose or torn clothing.

Getting on the machine• Make sure the machine is off and all boom attachments are lowered.• Face the excavator when climbing up and maintain 3 point contact.• Don’t climb up with anything in your hand.• Take your time entering the machine.• Ensure that you have a solid grip on the handles before stepping up.• Avoid contact with machine controls.

Exiting your machine• Position the machine on even ground when possible.• Make sure the machine is off and all boom attachments are lowered.• Face the excavator when climbing down and maintain 3 point contact.• Don’t climb down with anything in your hand.• Take your time exiting the machine.• Be aware of your surroundings.• Watch for obstacles when dismounting such as rocks, or ice.

Do you practice 3 points of contact when entering or exiting your machine?

Do you keep your footwear clean and free of mud?

Do you remind others to be safe when you witness a coworker doing an unsafe act?

Risk Assessment/Hazards

Control Measures/Safeguards

Thought Provoking Questions

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

Date:

Performed By:

Name & Number of Safety Talk

Employee Name: Employee Signature:

Corrective Actions:Concerns:

Supervisor:

Location:

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