One of the mainstays of the OGCA is to assist our members with issues arising from contract documents and buyers of construction issuing onerous, one-sided and otherwise, dictatorial language. Luckily, the OGCA has had a great deal of success in reversing otherwise problematic conditions in tenders prior to the award of a contract. In this article, I wanted to communicate to our members just one such issue that has recent arisen, and that is not only problematic from a construction standpoint, but would actually single-handedly counteract countless decades of progress in construction.

Employment numbers dropped for the third month in a row since August, and labour force participation also decreased for the past two months.

 

The unemployment rate, however, remains low.

On Monday, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. The plan, titled "Ontario's Plan to Build: A Progress Update," forecasts sort term uncertainty, a more bullish deficit – with a path to balance by 2025 - and includes several new tax measures targeting small businesses.

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) report has been provided to the OGCA.

Given the complexities and pervasiveness of cyber risk, organizations can benefit from experienced risk advice when managing their exposures.  Join Marsh on December 1 from 11:00am - 12:00pm on a webinar focused on cyber claims process and best practices for managing a cyber incident.  This webinar will include examples of Canadian cyber claims we have experienced as well as the importance of a prepared incident response plan. We will outline the role of a breach coach as well as the possible legal issues during breach response. Learn how to avoid decisions that result in insurance coverage loss.

The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) have successfully hosted another Procurement Day. This event was virtual and was meant to provide industry perspective to the buyers of construction.

 

Please feel free to forward the link to the recordings to your colleagues and/or others who may be interested in viewing the sessions.

 

Should anyone have any questions about the presentations, please contact Giovanni Cautillo directly at giovanni@ogca.ca.

The November 2022 Market Update affirms Ontario’s historic commitment to modernizing the province’s public assets, including highways, public transit, hospitals, schools, children’s treatment centres, and correctional facilities.

Join the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) as an official partner of National Engineers Month!

On March 1, NEM 2023 kicks off with the Government of Ontario recognizing P.Eng. Day!  Then, throughout the month, events are scheduled every day by students on campuses, employees at companies and participants/volunteers throughout communities across the province.

On February 23 -24, 2023, renew your knowledge and practical strategies on how to mitigate risk from contract negotiation to the completion of the project.  Reconnect with your peers and key stakeholders from construction companies, public sector, and infrastructure IN PERSON!

 

• Creative and Winning Solutions to Address Supply Chain Disruption and Price Escalation Following the Pandemic and the War in Ukraine

• Exploring the Increasing Use of Collaborative Contracting Within the Industry and How It Can Work for You

• Learning the Art of Negotiating and Drafting Construction Contracts and the Builder’s Lien Procedure from Soup to Nuts Through Our Two Pre-Conference Workshops

• Going Beyond the Basics of Construction Insurance to Maximize Protection Against Risks

• Implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policies to Address Canada’s Skilled Labor Shortage

Whether you drive a commercial vehicle or a passenger vehicle, it’s always important to be fully aware of the hazardous road conditions created by winter weather.

In this podcast, IHSA’s Ken Rayner and Michelle Roberts discuss winter driving tips and break them

down into four basic principles: preparation, planning, patience, and practice.