Navigating Tariffs: Practical Strategies for ECABC Members

April 18, 2025

Canadian businesses are facing uncertain and unprecedented risks created by tariffs on Canadian goods from the United States.

The combination of the economic impact to BC’s economy from these tariffs, and the potential increase in the cost of construction materials and equipment as Canada is forced to respond with retaliatory tariffs, has the potential to significantly impact BC trade contractors.

ECABC has worked with McMillan LLP to develop a valuable resource and guidance document, Navigating Tariffs: Practical Strategies for ECABC Members, to help their members navigate the current economic uncertainty and pricing challenges associated with U.S. tariffs.

Although the precise nature and extent of these impacts remains to be seen, it is crucial for ECABC members to proactively evaluate their agreements to understand how these measures might affect both current and future projects.

You can access the resource and guidance document here.

Source

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • Electric Avenue Launches Program Paying Homeowners 13 Cents for Every kWh Charged

    Electric Avenue Launches Program Paying Homeowners 13 Cents for Every kWh Charged

    September 11, 2026 New electricity rebate gives eligible residential drivers on the Electric Avenue network money back for the energy they charge at home, with enrollment open now for all homeowners. Electric Avenue Manufacturing Inc. is introducing the Homeowner Rebate Program, a new electricity rebate that will allow eligible residential EV drivers connected to its… Read More…

  • Luminis Wins Four GRANDSPRIX DU DESIGN Awards

    Luminis Wins Four GRANDSPRIX DU DESIGN Awards

    September 11, 2026  Luminis® has announced its Bellevue Slim, Ellington, and Trilo luminaire families have all received GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards. Bellevue Slim and Trio were awarded GOLD CERTIFICATION in the Product Design – Lighting/Outdoor Lighting Fixture category. Ellington received GOLD CERTIFICATION in both the Lighting/Outdoor and Lighting/Indoor categories. The GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN… Read More…

  • Location Selected for New Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre

    Location Selected for New Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre

    September 11, 2026 The Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre, a new hub to promote careers in the skilled trades and support construction training in the region, will open in downtown Sydney in 2027. It will provide hands-on learning experiences for students and jobseekers, showcase a wide range of construction trades and offer space for apprenticeship… Read More…

  • FortisBC Pilot Shows how Whole-Building Upgrades can Help Lower gas use, Emissions and Energy Costs

    September 11, 2026 The results from FortisBC’s Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot demonstrate an effective pathway to improving existing, occupied buildings by significantly lowering gas use, associated emissions and gas utility costs in buildings while remaining connected to the gas system. FortisBC has completed the evaluation phase of its multi-year pilot and is sharing the results… Read More…