OGCA News

Supreme Court’s Decision in R v. Sudbury

On November 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its highly anticipated decision on Ontario (Labour) v Sudbury (City). On appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”), previously analyzed by McMillan LLP, the SCC reviewed the intertwined occupational health and safety duties of owners, constructors, and employers on construction sites. In doing so, the SCC let stand the ONCA finding that an owner, even if their role was limited to occasionally having employees on site for quality assurance, has equal responsibility and liability under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) as the constructor with whom the owner contracted to oversee the project in the first place.

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Industry News

Contract Awarded for Infrastructure Ontario’s Project Management Service Provider (PMSP) program

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has awarded the contract to Colliers Project Leaders to become IO’s new Project Management Service Provider (PMSP). Colliers was selected to provide the best-in-class project management and program management services for the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure’s General Real Estate Portfolio (GREP).

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Invitation to PCA, CLAC And Friends Queens Park Reception - November 20

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New CCDC Documents and Order Forms

CCA has new CCDC documents coming soon, along with new order forms!

The CCA's priority is to advance the industry, and to ensure that standard documents are kept up to date. In this light, the CCA announced three updated documents that they plan to publish on November 29 of this year.

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Infrastructure Ontario - CEO Update

An update from Michael Lindsay, President and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario (IO), on key achievements from the past several months and look forward to our mission to create a connected, modern, and competitive Ontario.

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Canadian Concrete Expo: February 14-15, 2024, Toronto

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The 2024 CCA Annual Conference

Set to take place March 12-15, 2024 at the stunning resort destination of the Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Resort Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the Canadian Construction Association's (CCA) Annual Conference is an opportunity to gather with industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators for an immersive and engaging conference experience.

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ODACC's 2023 Annual Report

The ODACC released its 2023 Annual Report on its operation for the fiscal year August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

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Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals

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. For more information, see the media release.

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Associate Partner News and Events

SCMAO's Canadian Construction Procurement Conference

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Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law

In the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, attendees will join 30 senior legal and construction professionals to learn what they need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion.

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Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Other Work-Related Statutes

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Ontario To Require Employers to Disclose Salary Range on Job Postings

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Call to Action - Pause for Prevention

As we transition into the colder months, it is crucial to revisit our commitment to safety, particularly in relation to the changing weather conditions and its potential impact on personal protective equipment (PPE). In light of this, the IHSA wants to draw your attention to the alert issued earlier this year by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) regarding working at heights in construction, specifically focusing on the use of self-retracting lifelines.

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