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Category News
Preparing for Go-Live of Phase 4a – Vendor Performance Management Program at Peel Region
Peel Region is launching an improved Vendor Performance Management Program and updated the Vendor Code of Conduct on January 20, 2025.
Working for Workers 6 Receives Royal Assent
On December 19, 2024, the Ontario Government passed the sixth installment of its working for workers legislation, which makes amendments to, among other things, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (“WSIA”).
What you need to know about the Union Raiding Period (Open Period)
The HCAT has shared its information notice to members about what contractors need to know about the raiding period, which commences March 1, 2025 and runs until April 30th , 2025. During this two month period, employees may apply to…
New Mandatory Minimum Fines Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act
On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced an amendment to Ontario’s OHS legislation, proposing an increase in the minimum financial penalty (to $625,000) for a corporation convicted for a second time under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Briefing Note on Potential US Tariffs
US President-elect Donald Trump released a detailed protectionist platform, promising new rounds of tariffs on Canada and Mexican imports. Details on the timeline and impact are enclosed.
Briefing Note: U.S. election results and implications for Canada
On November 5, 2024, Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election after securing over 270 electoral votes. The article attached provides a summary of the primary policy areas likely to impact the Canadian construction industry and broader economy.
Construction Act 5 Year Review Final Report and Recommendations
In conjunction with the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement, the province has published its Final Report on the 2024 Construction Act Review. This review took place over the last 12-months, let by Duncan W. Glaholt. It was commissioned by…
Ontario Government Releases Fall Economic Statement with Continued Focus on Infrastructure
With a new legislative session underway and rumours of a potential early Spring election, the Minister of Finance today released Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement “Building Ontario for You”. The government has been focused on cost-of- living measures, creating good-paying…
Construction Act Review Recommendations
The OSWCA has recently consulted with the Government of Ontario on upcoming changes related to the Construction Act. Below you will find the OSWCA’s recommendations to the Ministry of the Attorney General. Background: Ontario’s new Construction Act (“the Act”) is…
Province Announces New Amendments To Excess Soils Regulation (O.Reg 406/19)
The Government of Ontario has introduced a new set of regulatory amendments to the Excess Soils regulation (O.Reg 406/19). This regulation has been phasing in to place over the last five years, with the final phase set to take effect…