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5045 Orbitor Drive, Unit 12, Suite 400 & 300 Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4
Explore timely updates, industry insights, and essential announcements tailored to our members and stakeholders. From regulatory changes to project developments and association events, we ensure you're informed about all facets shaping the sewer and watermain contracting industry in the Greater Toronto Area. Stay ahead with GTSWCA by checking back regularly for the latest news.
Toronto Sun: Ontario on verge of losing construction season and skilled workforce
At a time when the province’s construction industry should be thriving and moving our economy forward, it is paralyzed. In Ontario, there are two seasons: Winter and construction. The transition between the two is marked by a burst of construction…
Overview of KPMG Review of City of Toronto Procurement
On April 2, the City of Toronto published the results of a long-term study of its capital delivery process, particularly focused on construction, conducted by KPMG. The GTSWCA played an active role throughout the consultation process and provided several recommendations,…
Doug Ford Introduces Ontario’s New Provincial Cabinet
Following a third successful re-election, Premier Doug Ford and his new government were officially sworn in today, announcing a new Cabinet with some changes to Ministers in key portfolios. Key Ministerial Portfolios: Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure? Rob Flack, Minister…
TENDER ALERT – City of Toronto Requiring ISO45001 Audits to be IAF Certified
The City of Toronto has issued a notice that, as of March 31, 2025, all contractors certified with the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) must do so under an IAF certified audit, otherwise the certification will…
Standardized Municipal Construction Practices will Safeguard Critical Infrastructure Projects Amid Tariff Cost Increases
Toronto, ON—Amid rising construction costs caused by Trump’s tariffs, three associations representing municipal builders are calling for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices at the municipal level to reduce costs through efficiencies and economies of scale. Ontario’s municipalities own and…
Review Your Contracts to Determine What Tarriff Relief is Provided
Preparing your Business for Potential Tariffs: City of Toronto Case Study As the tariff situation continues to evolve and escalate as the days pass, there remains questions about the implications of future potential tariffs to Canada’s construction and infrastructure industry, as the…
Preparing your Business for Potential Tariffs: Existing and Future Contracts
On February 1, 2025, U.S. President Trump, issued an Executive Order (EO) imposing 25% tariffs on all “products of Canada”, excluding energy resources, which will face 10% tariffs instead. In response to the tariffs, Canada released its own retaliatory tariff package,…
LIUNA Pension Fund FAQ – Returning to work After Becoming a Pensioner
The following information sheet is a FAQ for members of the LiUNA pensioners who are interested in returning to work.
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”).