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Province Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Development
The Ontario government introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025. The proposed measures aim to help speed up the construction of new homes, transit and municipal infrastructure projects by cutting duplicative red tape, reforming the current…
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…
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,…
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”).
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.
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…
Ontario One Call – Complaints Based Enforcement
Effective May 1st, Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) may be imposed for the late delivery of utility locates. It is important to note that AMPs will only be issued against utility companies and locate service providers for late locates when a formal complaint is…