MONTREAL Hosts Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada's Annual Convention

摘要

The Pipe line Contractors Association of Canada held its 59th annual convention May 12-16 at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Montreal. It was another well attended meeting in the history of PLCAC conventions with close to 300 conventioneers. The conventions are noted for its blend of business, informative guest speakers, fun activities,and a formal banquet. This year's meeting featured the induction of Ted Shipka, Wolverine Pipeline Transport Ltd, as an honorary member of PLCAC. Shipka was taken by total surprise at the annual banquet. Guest speakers included Robert Jones, TransCanada Pipelines, Vivian Krause, an advocate and writer, and Michael "Pinball" Clemons of the Canadian Football League Toronto Argonauts. David Kavanaugh, O.J. Pipelines Canada, outgoing President chaired the overall meeting and reported the Canadian pipeline market is very strong but facing labor shortages.