Court approves the sale of Carillion Canada's road maintenance contracts for Alberta, Ontario

This is an agreement that was not reached without controversy, but the Alberta government announced Thursday that an Ontario court has approved the sale of its contracts. 39, road maintenance as well as that of Ontario, Carillion Canada. Emco Services Inc. can now badume Carillion Canada Highway Maintenance Contracts

"As part of a press release, Alberta Transportation announced:" The agreement will ensure that the Carillion's highway maintenance will not be interrupted, "said Brian Mason, Alberta's Minister of Transportation. This sale represents the best way to ensure the safety and reliability of Alberta's roads and is the most cost-effective option envisioned by the government.

Earlier this month, the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association voiced concerns. sold to Emcon, a company established in British Columbia. The badociation said that Alberta companies should have the opportunity to do the work. Contracts go as far as 2022 or 2023.

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In a statement Thursday , Mason hinted that he was confident "

" Emcon has 30 years of contract maintenance on the roads and will work hard to ensure a safe and reliable road network for Albertans, "he said. said. "This initiative will also create new jobs in Alberta with 10 to 12 apprentice mechanics and mechanics and 60 to 80 new winter equipment operators."

Emcon President Frank Rizzardo said his company was "determined to keep all the current Carillion staff."

The deal should allow Emcon to take over the maintenance of 40 percent of the country's roads. Alberta in the coming years.

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Carillion Canada coins have already been sold, and in recent months the Alberta government has made millions of dollars more available to the government. business so that the maintenance of the roads is not interrupted ompu.

-With Canadian Press Records