Canadian Association of Women in Construction celebrates 10 th anniversary CAWIC TODAY: LEVEL BEST CAWIC is in the midst of an important industry initiative, the CAWIC Level Best Women’s Advancement Project, led by chair and board member Tammy Evans. Level Best is a 36- month project funded by Status of Women Canada and launched in January 2014 to conduct research and develop a targeted, measurable action plan for Canadian construction industry employers, trade and alternative unions to increase hiring, retention and advancement of women into leadership roles within the industry. Dr. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Status of Women says : “Our government recognizes the important role women play in our economy and is committed to creating new eco- nomic opportunities for them to prosper in every sector, in- cluding the skilled professional trades. This is good for women, good for industry and good for the Canadian econ- omy.” Phase one of Level Best involved establishing partnerships with leading industry stakeholders and cross-Canada recruit- ment calls for female participants and employer partners. Phase two will involve targeted research led by a profes- Proud to part of the CAWIC success! 28 – April-May 2015 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report