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Spring 2026 Economic Statement Highlights
On April 29, 2026, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the federal government’s Spring Economic Statement (SES). Under Ottawa’s revised budget calendar, a similar fall fiscal update has now been moved to the spring to better align with other industry timelines,…
Province Proposes Changes to “Open Periods” Under Labour Relations Act
The government has posted a proposal under Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026 to amend the Labour Relations Act by shortening the construction industry “open period” from the current two months to one month. The consultation…
Open Letter to Public Buyers on Buy Ontario Directive
Together with the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA), Toronto and Area Road Builders Association (TARBA), Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT), and Ontario Association of Foundation Specialists (OAFS) we have written a open letter regarding implementation of the…
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…
Peel Region Requiring OHSMS certification in Phases to Bid on Project Work
Peel Region will be expanding requirements for contractors to have in place an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) to be eligible for contract awards effective May 1, 2025 for select projects. What is an Occupational Health and Safety…
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…
GTSWCA Launches Legal Hub to Provide Tailored Legal Support for Sewer and Watermain Contractors
Toronto, ON – April 21, 2025 – The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) is proud to announce the official launch of the GTSWCA Legal Hub, an online resource designed to assist our members in navigating the complex…
New Amendments to Excess Soils Regulation
The province has finalized its latest amendments to O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation. Having taken feedback into consideration on proposed amendments described in ERO 019-9196, Ontario is updating the Excess Soil Regulation to change the in-effect date…
Timeline of Implementation for O.Reg 406/19 – Onsite Excess Soil Management Regulation
Ontario’s Excess Soil Management Regulation passed in December 2019 with a three phased implementation plan, which has been modified a number of times. Included is a brief overview of the different stages of implementation.
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…