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Ontario ERO Proposal 026-0415 – What it could mean for Construction & Development

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Ontario ERO Proposal 026-0415 – What it could mean for Construction & Development

The Ontario government has now opened its proposed Environmental Assessment Act Amendments to improve the comprehensive environmental assessment process for public comment until May 20th. The ERO proposal (026-0415) is part of the government’s broader package of planning and development…

Ontario Government Takes Step in Cutting Red-Tape for Municipal Infrastructure Projects

The Ontario government recently introduced the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, which includes proposed legislative changes to cut red tape and duplicative processes that hold back infrastructure projects and development. Key measures in this legislation include: Create…

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…

OSWCA Seeking Volunteer for Vacant Seat on OPS Environmental Committee

Our partners at the OSWCA are seeking a contractor member to fill a recently vacated seat on the Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS) Environmental Committee. The OPS Committees develop and establish a comprehensive set of standard specifications and drawings for use…

Submission to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks

The OSWCA represents 800+ member companies ensuring clean water and sanitation across Ontario’s 444 municipalities. Collaborating with the MECP, it advocates for practical changes to reduce project delays and supports the EA Modernization Project Team’s efforts. OSWCA endorses the proposed…

Modernization of Environmental Assessments for Municipal Infrastructure

On February 16th the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) proposed to revoke the Municipal Class EA (MCEA) and make a streamlined EA regulation for municipal infrastructure for higher-risk projects. The new regulation would help deliver critical public works…