CCA Bulletin: Managing Tariff Risks in Construction Projects

April 13, 2025

This bulletin was prepared by select members of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) General Contractors National Advisory Council. Its purpose is to assess the potential impacts of tariffs and counter-tariffs on general contractors in Canada focusing specifically on:

The effects of tariffs on projects currently in procurement
The impact of tariffs on projects already under construction

In both areas, the bulletin explores both upstream and downstream impacts – examining how tariffs influence relationships with owners as well as interactions with subcontractors.

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