The 3,500-member Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) of Vancouver is spearheading a fundraising effort in B.C.’s construction industry to help the people of Ukraine, while the Edmonton-based Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is pledging construction employment to those who make it to Canada.

“For two weeks, we have all watched in horror as the Russian army attempts to conquer the independent, democratic nation of Ukraine. The largest military attack Europe has seen since the end of World War II is laying waste to vibrant cities and communities and indiscriminately killing innocent civilians,” said ICBA president Chris Gardner. “Our members have been asking us how they can help – so we are working to raise money for the Red Cross’ relief efforts.”

On March 8 the ICBA kicked off a campaign challenging all construction contractors to raise money for Ukraine relief efforts.

To get it started, ICBA made a $25,000 donation to the Red Cross. ICBA’s board of directors committed to matching that donation with another $25,000 in contributions of their own—for a total of $50,000.

ICBA is encouraging the entire construction community to step forward and donate, as well.

Donations from individuals will be further matched by a federal government program.

ICBA’s members have also committed to helping any Ukrainian refugee who needs a job to find work in the B.C. construction industry. 

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