Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to mandate and regulate accessibility standards in Canada for public, broader public and private sectors in all key areas of daily living. The purpose of the Act is to make Ontario accessible for Ontarians with disabilities by 2025 and provide for the involvement of persons with disabilities. Christine Karcza has been working with the OGCA and has put together an information sheet on what you need to know.
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Arthurs Review of WSIB Funding
Last fall, the WSIB appointed Dr. Harry Arthurs to conduct a one person review of its funding strategy and other related financial considerations. This was initiated in order to get them on track by reducing and eventually eliminating the unfunded liability which has jumped to almost $12 billion.
Bill 160 Soon to Become Law
Bill 160 “Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act” has been sent to the Legislature for a third and final reading.
CEO Advisory re Solemn Declaration
CEO member firms should be aware that for Ministry of Infrastructure projects funded under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, there is a Solemn Declaration of Substantial Completion”. This “Solemn Declaration of Substantial Completion” is attached to each of the Ontario recipient contribution agreements and Proponents are required to submit this declaration when they seek to formally close out a project.
CCA National Safety Award presented to Mike Moore & Sons Construction
For the first time ever, OGCA member Mike Moore & Sons Construction Ltd. has received the National Safety Award from the Canadian Construction Association.
CAWIC Announces New Board
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) held its Annual General Meeting in April 2011 and are pleased to announce the Association’s Board of Directors and Officers for Fiscal 2011.
CITF Bill 160 Submission to Government
The CITF was actively involved in Tony Dean’s Expert Advisory Panel on Occupational Health and Safety. We are supportive of the fundamental direction it provides in recognizing important challenges and providing direction to continue to improve the health and safety of Ontario’s workplaces.
Please consider this submission as additional information that augments our oral remarks given to the committee on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
IO / ORC News Release
Ontario is proposing to merge two government agencies into a single, more efficient organization that would save Ontarians an estimated $5 million annually.
Ontario Construction Law Report
November 2009
Towards a Fair and Balanced Approach
To obtain a copy of the recent publication that was commissioned by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, completed by Stephen Bauld, former Vice President of the OGCA, please click below. A Commentary on Government Procurement of Construction in the GTHA – Towards a Fair and Balanced Approach Towards a Fair and Balanced [...]
