Canada’s North Gallery Office Building Contnued from page 42 pal, territorial, or federal authorities, which may affect the construction industry” as well as to “encourage the adop- tion and use of standard forms of contract and other doc- uments used by the construction industry.” MISSION STATEMENT: To pursue economic development and infrastructure initiatives within the thirteen communities of the Qikiqtani region that will improve community capacity and self-reliance by creating opportunities that enhance local Inuit business and individual career development prospects while addressing the essential infrastructure deficit through partnership, innovation and investment. CORPORATE MANDATE: Qikiqtaaluk Business Development Corporation will endeavour to create a unique model of partnership with each of the thirteen communities located within the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut that will allow for direct and or indirect investment in support of opportunities that align with and encourage Federal, Territorial and private investments for the delivery of essential infrastructure and innovative approaches to community economic and career development initiatives. Niaqunngusiaq Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 979-8421 www.qcorp.ca 44 – July - August 2016 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report Brothers says the association recognizes that it is the voice of the construction industry in the North. “Thus, the NNCA endeavors to impact legislation, regulations and policies relevant to the construction industry. The efforts are to ensure said legislation/regulation/policies/resulting programs and services are informed by the realities of the private sector.” He says, as in other jurisdictions in Canada, the industry has seen a slowdown on the resource side and also private investment. Based though on what the federal and territo- rial governments are looking at doing as far as infrastruc- ture, the NNCA anticipates a reasonable workload in the years ahead. “We do need to see private investment within the next three years or we will see a significant downturn in our area.” Brothers says NNCA members face a variety of chal- lenges beyond an uncertain economy, including constant change and increased competition. To that end, he says NNCA works to identify procurement opportunities for its members. The association also offers professional devel- opment to help its members remain competitive. The NNCA also offers scholarships to apprentices work- ing for a member companies. Brothers says the NNCA has also formed a partnership with the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the National Research Council - In- dustrial Research Assistance Program. “Businesses hiring undergraduate students registered in a natural sciences or engineering program may be eligi- ble for federal funding to support these hires,” he said. “The intent of this partnership is to increase opportunities for undergraduate students to gain meaningful work expe- rience in the private sector and to support the private sec- tors’ efforts to hire undergraduate students.” For more information about the NNCA, visit http://nnca.ca.