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As you all know, the new Construction Act is fully in place, bringing about prompt payment and adjudication to go along with the other changes and upgrades to the previous Lien Act.
When you think about all that went into this effort, one would think people would understand the importance of paying contractors and their trades in a timely manner.
Staff and the Board of Directors wish him an easy recovery and hope he is back in the office quickly! The Legislative Assembly of Ontario resumes today. It’s been nearly five months since MPPs sat in Ontario's legislative chamber at Queen's Park.
The PC Government seems to have set a new course after its first 12 months in government which saw new legislation pass at record pace. June’s Cabinet Shuffle saw key promotions and restructuring of Premier Doug Ford’s executive cabinet. Many of our members have been asking why they are still receiving renewal dues from the Ontario College of Trades since the passage of Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. The Act:
Until formal legislation removes the following functions, the College of Trades still has the authority to:
Annual membership fees have been reduced or eliminated to be:
Involuntary trades (such as carpenters) are not legally required to renew their membership with OCOT. Please contact Steven Crombie if you have questions.
Industry News
The latest issue of the Ontario Electrical League's newsletter is now available. Click here to read the October 18 issue.
All employees and guests were invited to sign the League of Champions jersey to acknowledge their commitment to safety. A big congratulations to the Ontario Electrical Construction (OEC) for achieving another milestone. Thank you for being a Safety Leader and for your commitment to inspire leaders to become health and safety champions.
In the article, Dave shared how he got into health and safety, what he likes about being a safety professional, what are his biggest safety-related challenges as HSE Manager, and more. Congratulations to David Irwin and to all of the Safest Employers winners! Thank you, Dave, for your commitment as a Safety Champion and for continuously inspiring leaders to be health and safety champions. Please check out Dave’s tweet and read his full story in the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) website. Is your company or association a Safety Leader? Are you a Safety Champion and want to make a difference in the Ontario construction industry? Do you want to join an organization that inspire leaders to be health and safety champions? League of Champions Members and Patrons are committed to inspire leaders to be health and safety champions. Please visit the LOC website, Facebook and Twitter page for more information about the League of Champions. To apply to become a Safety Champion, please contact Marjorie Javier by email at Marjorie@theLOC.ca or by phone 905-671-3969. Safety
Unfortunately, the public launch event they had invited you to for November 6, needs to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond their control. They will be in touch once alternate plans are finalized. They appreciate your understanding. Amendments effective January 1, 2020 will clarify requirements for temporary stairs in the Construction Projects Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The changes will:
For more information, read the amending regulation:
Should you have any questions or concerns please direct them to WebHSpolicy@ontario.ca. Member News
Marcus Gillam is pleased to announce the hiring and appointment of Craig Lesurf as President of Gillam Group Inc. and Gillam Urban Contractors Inc. In this role, Craig will be responsible for the continuous growth of the Gillam brand and managing the overall operations of the Gillam Group, while Marcus Gillam, as CEO, will continue to oversee the Gillam Group companies. The management team at Gillam is thrilled to have Craig playing a leadership role, as Craig truly champions Gillam’s culture and values, particularly the importance of relationships with clients, staff, and industry partners over the long term. Craig will remain a member of the OGCA Board of Directors, as well as retaining his position as Chair of the OGCA Safety Committee. To read more about Craig, please click here.
The project team for SickKids’ new Patient Support Centre includes:
Please don’t hesitate to contact Liisa Morley or Lynn Bessoudo for more information. On October 24, 2019 representatives from KingSett Capital and PCL Construction gathered to celebrate completion of 700 Bay’s concrete structure with the workforce that are making the residential addition and renovation a reality.
Legislative & Legal Updates
The latest issue of the Ontario Legislative Reports is now available on the OGCA website under Government Relations. For earlier issues, please contact the OGCA. Education & Events
Canadian Construction Innovations has launched the CONnected webinar series, with the inaugural session on ‘The modular construction revolution in North America.’ Here are more details about it: Topic: The modular construction revolution in North America What you will learn:
Registration: click here to register. |
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