OGCA News

Ontario General Contractors Association

Construction Trades and a Father’s Day Perspective

So much discussion has been focused lately on the skilled trades and how can we attract youth and those displaced by COVID-19 into construction. The OGCA has participated in many provincial committee discussions facilitated by our government on the subject of skilled trades, and our association has always been a huge advocate of not only the skilled trades, but construction, as a destination.

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Premier Doug Ford announces changes to Ontario’s cabinet

With just under a year to go before next June's provincial election, and with over 21 percent of adults in Ontario fully vaccinated, Premier Doug Ford has announced significant changes to his cabinet.
Five ministers were moved out of cabinet, including former environment minister Jeff Yurek, and former infrastructure minister Laurie Scott. Several younger caucus members, meanwhile, were promoted to more prominent portfolios.

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Crane Rental Issue

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Canadian Concrete Expo - Stay Connected

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Trisura Guarantee goes A Step Above

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Industry News

Gold Seal Certification program is evolving

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2021 ICI Investment Surpasses 2020 Levels While Construction Employment Falls to Seven-Month (from OCS)

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North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year

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Concrete Driver Pump Safety Guidelines

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Fleming College - Request for Supplier Qualifications for General Contracting Services

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Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario

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AuditSoft: Level the COR™ Playing Field

If you are in construction and a member of the OGCA, or work for one of their members, then you understand the importance of an effective Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system to your organization. It is critical in protecting and ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of your workforce; and achieving an Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Certificate of Recognition (COR™) is how you demonstrate the effective implementation of such a system.

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Our Champions

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Looking Forward ...

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Safety

New regulation to streamline reporting requirements

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Prevention Council Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination

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2-Minute News

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Member News

Naylor Communications Survey Winner

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Associate Partner News and Events

Superior Court Does a 180 - Finds COVID-19 Related Temporary Layoff NOT a Constructive Dismissal

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Spotlight on APP Members

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Surety Corner: How the current climate of material price escalation impacts bonding limits

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Cleveland Clinic Thrive Newsletter

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Severance Pay Entitlement To Consider Global Payroll - Ontario Superior Court (Divisional Court) - June 2021

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4S Roundtable with CPO, MLTSD, Employment Standards Act & Industry Leaders

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