Building the Future: Premier Wakeham Opens #NLCABuildExpo2026

Send us Fan MailHere is the revised summary with the requested formatting:Industry Appreciation and PartnershipPremier Wakeham: Thanked the NLCA, contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers for their critical role in physically building Newfoundland and Labrador.Premier Wakeham: Emphasized the collective goal of making the province a place people want to move to, rather than leave.Premier Wakeham: Commended the NLCA for its honest, practical advice and committed to an ongoing partnership focused on respect, communication, and real results.Budget 2026 and Infrastructure InvestmentsPremier Wakeham: Highlighted a commitment of over $1.1 billion in infrastructure funding in Budget 2026 for roads, bridges, schools, healthcare, and housing.Premier Wakeham: Acknowledged the construction industry's need for predictability, fair procurement processes, and government awareness of labor, supply, and inflationary pressures.Premier Wakeham: Stated that government spending belongs to the taxpayers, promising to prioritize well-planned projects over empty promises.Tackling Red TapePremier Wakeham: Announced the creation of a new Red Tape Reduction Office to address the province's heavy regulatory burden.Premier Wakeham: Called for the elimination of inconsistent municipal regulations—such as varying rules for building the exact same home in different communities—to speed up construction.Major Projects and Economic OpportunityPremier Wakeham: Declared that Newfoundland and Labrador is "back in the oil business."Premier Wakeham: Pointed to the Bay du Nord project as a massive, long-term opportunity for local workers, contractors, fabrication facilities, and specific trades across the province.Workforce Development and EducationPremier Wakeham: Announced the reintroduction of skilled trades programs in high schools to expose young people to the industry earlier.Premier Wakeham: Championed skilled trades as a highly respected "first choice career" with strong earning potential, rather than a fallback option.Workplace SafetyPremier Wakeham: Stressed the absolute necessity of a safety culture on all job sites, asserting that a project's success is measured as much by safety as it is by staying on time and on budget.Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/