This year the OGCA, in conjunction with Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC), want you to join us to celebrate women in our industry. The goal of this new OGCA event is to celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) and recognize the yet untapped potential of women in the construction sector.

Canadians nearing retirement outnumber young people entering the working world, and demand for a new generation of skilled trades workers is soaring. Amid record high job vacancies in sectors like construction and manufacturing, new registrations for apprenticeship programs have risen, according to Statistics Canada. But the programs took a major hit during the pandemic, and apprenticeships and trade certifications have yet to catch up to pre-COVID-19 levels.

 

 

The OGCA Safety Advisory Committee was created by our members for our members, and we welcome you to join us. The committee meets monthly with updates from both the CPO and the MLITSD, as well as timely industry updates. Each OGCA member company is welcome to provide one delegate for these meetings. If you are interested in participating, please email info@ogca.ca with a name and email.

Explore the Global Risks Report 2023 to learn the risks more than 1,200 academic, business, and government leaders from around the world are prioritizing and predicting.

Developed in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the 18th edition of the Global Risks Report outlines the major risk issues and trends leaders like you will face in the coming years.

It provides detailed insights into the priorities and strategies of your peers — and gives you actionable steps to build resilience for what's to come.

The Ontario government is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe. There are nearly 600,000 construction workers in Ontario, but only one in 10 are women. These changes, if approved, would make the skilled trades more accessible to women by ensuring they have access to at least one women’s-only washroom on jobsites and properly fitting equipment such as uniforms, boots and safety harnesses.

The 4th Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario is a recurring intensive program that will give delegates a practical understanding in how to navigate the crucial elements and changes affecting construction liens processes in Ontario. This program is scheduled for April 11, 2023, and will offer both online and in-person attendance options.

The Osgoode Certificate in Contract Management for Construction and Infrastructure Projects is a comprehensive five-day certificate that will give delegates the tips and strategies they need to address some of the most challenging and complex situations that can negatively impact the contract management process. This year’s certificate runs from May 29 to June 2, 2023 and will offer both online and in-person attendance options.