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Global Resin Supply Shortages Causing Cost Pressures on Municipal Pipe
05/03/2021
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Due to manufacturing disruptions in the United States and Mexico, there is a major global shortage of resin which is... -
Understanding Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: Best Practices, Presentations, Training Materials & Templates
05/02/2021
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In response to the new Ontario Regulation 406/19, On Site and Excess Soil Management, the Ontario Environment Industry...
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New Rules Governing Excess Soil
19/12/2019
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After a number of years in development, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) have announced that... -
WierFoulds Construction Act Presentation
05/12/2019
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Prompt Payment and Adjudication –the New Construction Act Presentation for GTSWCA (November 12, 2019) -
Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers: OHSMS Accreditation
28/11/2019
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On November 22, 2019, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development announced its Occupation Health and... -
New Process for Registering Late Locates
30/10/2019
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The www.latelocates.ca website has been shut down, following its recent blacklisting by Ontario One Call from lodging... -
Ontario’s New Construction Act Breakfast Seminar
21/10/2019
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The second, and final, phase of amendments forming the Construction Act took effect on October 1, 2019 – giving us... -
Upcoming Changes Coming to WSIB – 2020 Rates Released
04/10/2019
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By now you should have received a letter via regular mail from the WSIB advising you of your company's 2020 premium... -
What You Need To Know About Ontario’s New Construction Act: October 1, 2019
01/10/2019
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With the second phase of amendments coming into force October 1, 2019, the GTSWCA has had a guidance document prepared... -
WSIB Premium Rates for 2020
26/09/2019
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The WSIB announced that the average premium rate for the new rate class of Infrastructure Construction (G2), where most... -
New WSIB Rate Framework - Breakfast Seminar
06/09/2019
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The GTSWCA will be hosting a Breakfast Seminar on Tuesday, October 8 on the new WSIB Rate Framework coming into effect... -
CCA Carbon Tax Update
14/08/2019
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The OSWCA has been diligently pursuing the CCA to obtain a legal opinion on the federal carbon tax. See the attachment... -
2020 OSWCA CONFERENCE
04/08/2019
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Mark your calendars... The 2020 OSWCA conference will take place at Blue Mountain Resort from February 9 –... -
Update on Open Tendering
24/07/2019
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On July 3rd, the window officially closed for municipalities to formally indicate to the Ministry of Labour their... -
Upcoming Changes to Your WSIB Account and Rates
03/07/2019
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By now the WSIB should have been in contact with you to advise you of your company's North American Industry... -
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – ISO and COR
03/07/2019
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Construction industry participants are now beginning to see the effects of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade... -
Ministry of Transportation - Recent amendments to Ontario Regulation 413/05, Vehicle Weights and Dimensions (VWD) for Safe, Productive, and Infrastructure-Friendly (SPIF) Vehicles
03/07/2019
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Late Locates - www.latelocates.ca
03/07/2019
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Construction season is in full swing, and with it comes the continuing issues with late locates. Locates are to be... -
CANECT Environmental Compliance & Due Diligence Training Event
21/03/2019
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Water & Wastewater Regulation and Compliance 2019 Course - May 9 with Guest Speaker Giovanni Cautillo, OSWCA... -
Provincial Education Reforms Include a Renewed Focus on Accessing Careers in the Skilled Trades
20/03/2019
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On March 15, the Minister of Education Lisa Thompson provided a first look at the government's education reform plans... -
OSWCA Submission to the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Consultation on Infrastructure Delivery
25/02/2019
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Our submission makes the case for why the province needs to move forward with mandating full-cost recovery for... -
Construction Act: Proposed Amendments to Regulations - 2019 Forms
25/02/2019
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Certified Trades Must Pay 2019 License Fee to College of Trades
12/02/2019
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Annual licensing fee for all certified trades must still be paid to the College in 2019. The College is going to be... -
SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT - Fill out the attached form letter and email to the Premier in support of Bill 66
08/02/2019
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We are encouraging members to fill out the attached letter in support of the passage of Bill 66, which includes... -
WSIB Rate Framework Modernization - Coming Soon
04/02/2019
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Beginning in January 2020, the WSIB rate setting system will be undergoing a significant transition, as the Rate... -
OSTA Proposal for Closing the Skills Gap in the Province
30/01/2019
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Following the announcement that the government was shuttering the Ontario college of Trades, the Ontario Skilled Trades... -
OSWCA Pre-Budget Submission
30/01/2019
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As part of the Ford Government's outreach on its 2019 Budget, OSWCA has provided the following proposal, which makes... -
Official Annual General Meeting Notice
30/01/2019
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