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rity of business program would be subject to
a certification that must be maintained after
audit by an independent body. Participating
companies would be subject to complaints
and, where appropriate, lose certification if it
has demonstrated failure to meet its required
commitments.
This is a model that was implemented suc-
cessfully in Germany approximately 20 years
ago when the country’s construction industry
experienced a crisis of credibility similar to
what sparked the Charbonneau Commission
in Quebec.
Despite recent problems a few key players
in the construction industry in Quebec, and
labour negotiations that were concluded with
an agreement in August, Hamel notes the im-
portance of ACQ’s 25
th
anniversary this year
as a testament to the association’s enduring
strength, credibility, and long-standing sup-
port of its members.
“This is important in terms of strength for
our federation, which is the strength over the
years that has had some problems, but it’s
growing very fast. Everyone understands the
value of being unified to the group and the ac-
