The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) and CLAC are cordially inviting OGCA members to the Queen’s Park evening reception on Monday November 20th.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to network and engage with construction industry leaders from across the province. PCA and CLAC are strong advocates for a competitive construction marketplace through a collaborative approach. During the reception PCA and CLAC will be holding a brief panel discussion on modernizing Ontario’s approach to the skilled trades and procurement.                                                                                                              

The Canadian Concrete Expo is Canada’s only National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Construction, and Aggregates Industries.

Conference Sessions, Live Demos and Stage Presentations provide attendees the chance to experience the latest tech, equipment, and key industry insights. While the vast exhibition floor is where deals are made, people connect, test the gear, and take advantage of exclusive show offers.

To learn more, please click here.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has developed the Building Skills for Climate Change: Low-Carbon Training Program. This program is aimed at upskilling building professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors, and owners and operators, to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon practices, reduce emissions, and contribute to Canada’s Climate Action Plan and Just Transition. 

Click here for more information and to register.

The RBC Climate Action Institute released its newest report, Timber Rising: How Wood Can Spur Canada’s Green Building Drive.

This report lays out the barriers and opportunities of scaling mass timber as a low-carbon alternative to concrete and steel in construction. With widespread adoption, mass timber has the potential to cut sector emissions by nearly 10%.

To read the full report, please click here.

Whether you are a health and safety inspector, member of the joint health and safety committee, a
third-party H&S consultant, or someone who has pointed out an unsafe situation, you've likely
experienced some push back from workplace parties while trying to make your workplace safer. 

Please click here to read the full report.

The Liversidge Letter publication started 30 years ago engaging in a rigorous public dialogue with a slightly different perspective on emerging workplace safety and insurance issues. The public workers’ compensation dialogue is becoming reinvigorated, in the political sphere and the public square. In the latest issue of The Liversidge Letter, Mr. Les Liversidge reintroduces the publication and sets out the subjects that will be addressed over the next several months.

To read the full publication, please click here.

The Supply Chain Management Association Ontario (SCMAO) will be hosting the first ever Canadian Construction Procurement Conference, occurring on November 16, 2023. Giovanni Cautillo, OGCA President, will be moderating the panel on Skilled and Unskilled Labour Shortage and Increasing Labour Costs, addressing crucial topics like government collaboration, trade workforce attraction, resource risk areas, union partnerships, risk management, and community engagement.

SCMAO is offering OGCA members a special discount of 30% off the regular fee to attend the Conference, when using the code OGCA. 

Register here! 

On October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received Royal Assent. Bill 79 amends various work-related statutes including, the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, 2009, Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act, 2006, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act, Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, and the Ontario Works Act, 1997. 

To read the briefing note, which summarizes key amendments now in force, please click here.

On November 6, 2023, the Government of Ontario announced it will introduce legislation which, if passed, will require an employer to disclose (a) an expected salary range in any job posting, and (b) whether artificial intelligence is used in the hiring process. The government further announced it will conduct consultations on ending the use of a non-disclosure agreement in the settlement of a case of workplace sexual harassment, misconduct, or violence. 

To read the full briefing note, please click here.

Vallen is an industry leader supplying industrial MRO and safety products, their mission is to provide the products and services your business needs to build and maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.

Ask about their exclusive member pricing. From coast to coast, Vallen is here to serve you - in person, on-site, and online.

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