Joining WCA
This section explores the types of membership categories and fees, and includes a membership application that can be e-mailed, faxed or completed online. The Winnipeg Construction Association is a non-profit trade association and our main source of revenue is membership dues charged on an annual basis.
The Winnipeg Construction Association is an Integrated Member of the Canadian Construction Association. Your WCA membership includes membership in the Canadian Construction Association. Visit them at http://www.cca-acc.com.
Who can join?
Prospective members of the WCA are typically those firms which are active in the Manitoba construction marketplace in some form. Joining the WCA is very straightforward and our Member Services Coordinator will ensure that the process is clear and efficient.
The Bylaws of the WCA establish that any firm, corporation or person that is engaged in Manitoba in general construction contracting; subcontracting in any construction trade; manufacturing, selling or otherwise dealing in materials, equipment or services and fixtures for the construction industry; or in the professional services - financial, design, or ancillary - to the construction industry or any of the related trades, occupations or callings; or which
(a) has been so engaged continuously in Canada for a period of five years; or
(b) is a member in good standing of a construction association recognized by the Winnipeg Construction Association and undertakes to appoint or maintain a representative duly authorized to deal with the Association in respect of all matters concerning membership; is eligible to apply for membership in the Winnipeg Construction Association.
In all cases, the Association Board of Directors shall have the exclusive right to determine the acceptability of any person, firm or corporation to become a member the WCA.
One Business One Number - BN or GST Number
To simplify business’ dealings with government, Manitoba has adopted the Business Number (BN) to replace the multiple numbers currently used to identify the same business. The national Business Number (BN), administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), is recognized by federal and provincial jurisdictions and is the enabler to achieve the concept of and Manitoba’s commitment to “One Business, One Number.“
Above photo courtesy of Winnipeg Airports Authority.
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