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Peel Region – Vendor Performance Management Program updates
On January 20, 2025, Peel Region will be launching an updated Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program and Vendor Code of Conduct (VCC). The VPM Program, established in 2008, aims to ensure value for taxpayer’s money, inform evidence-based decisions and build…
Impact of Congestion Report in the GTHA
A new report commissioned by the RCCAO finds that in 2024, congestion is costing Ontario $56.4 billion per year in economic and social impact; a number that will grow without urgent actions. Impact of Congestion in the GTHA and Ontario:…
GTSWCA Negotiating Committee
In preparation for the upcoming launch of collective bargaining with Locals 183, 230 and 793, the GTSWCA is seeking volunteers for its Negotiating Committee. The Committee will include the members of the GTSWCA Board of Directors and five additional sector…
Municipal Infrastructure Contractors Call for Improved Construction Practices
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – The Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA), the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) and the Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT)—whose members collectively are responsible for 75 percent of the…
GTHA TRAFFIC CRISIS LINKED TO EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION
A recent Ipsos poll, conducted for the Toronto Region Board of Trade, reveals that 86% of Greater Toronto and Hamilton-Area residents believe the region is facing a traffic and congestion crisis. The majority attribute this issue to excessive construction or…
Tender Alert – Town of Newmarket
The Town of Newmarket has begun issuing Non-Binding Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for their infrastructure projects. The GTSWCA views the approach as a move away from standard tendering practices for public projects in Ontario. They are seeking to employ maximum…
Carolyn Parrish Elected Mayor of Mississauga
This week, former Member of Parliament and City Councillor, Carolyn Parrish, was elected as Mississauga’s new Mayor. Read more about Carolyn Parrish and her new role below.
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…
Municipal Infrastructure Summit Outlines
Please see in the links below the tender lists from the following regions and the main PowerPoint slides from the Municipal Infrastructure Summit which took place on February 13th, 2024: • Peel Region Document Timing • York Region Prospective Tender…
HCAT, GTSWCA and TARBA Presents: Cyber Resilience Blueprint: Strategies for Safeguarding your Business
As cyber threats continue to rapidly evolve, the need to proactively safeguard against cyberattacks remain top of mind. While preventing cyber threats serves as a good first step, the key to cyber resiliency is knowing what measures to take to…