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Lumber and Building Materials Association of Ontario

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GOVERNMENT WATCH
For the latest up-to-date news on current government-reported indicators such as CPI, retail trade, wholesale trade and leading indicators, please visit the LBMAO website under "latest news" for all the details.

Visit http://www.lbmao.on.ca/category/featured/ to view the full article online.

 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS & SEMINARS
Golden Horseshoe Golf in Burlington is coming up on June 26! Click to visit our calendar and download your registration form.

Visit http://www.lbmao.on.ca/events/calendar/ to view the full article online.

 
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WHAT'S NEW
Make sure you never miss an issue. You can now read the Reporter on our website.

Visit http://www.lbmao.on.ca/publications/read-online/ to view the full article online.

 
We are pleased to announce that, in partnership with the ABSDA, a new series of online training videos is available to our loyal members as a benefit of membership.

Visit http://www.lbmao.on.ca/training/distance-learning-video-series/ to view the full article online.

 
Ontario increased the minimum wage from $10.25 to $11 per hour June 1, 2014. This new rate reflects the rise in the Consumer Price Index since the last minimum wage increase in 2010.

Visit http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/guide/minwage.php to view the full article online.

 
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RONA was pleased to announce in February the appointment of a new Director of Market Development for Ontario.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=269116&issueID=32140 to view the full article online.

 
All retailers should take notice of this important campaign for the Ontario Prompt Payment Act 2013 for a fairer, more prosperous Ontario.  Click here for more information, and be sure to check out the January-February edition of the LBMAO for a timely article regarding the Act.
 
LBMAO Member, Case de Jong, is honoured for his many years of support of Habitat for Humanity

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=269118&issueID=32140 to view the full article online.

 
MULCO® SUPRA ELITE™ is the first sealant of its kind for PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG)

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HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Ontario has released new training standards that will help improve worker safety by providing consistent, quality training for the certification of Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members.

Visit http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/certification.php to view the full article online.

 
A new regulation requires health and safety awareness training for every worker and supervisor under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/lbm-nwl/articles/index-v4.asp?aid=269115&issueID=32140 to view the full article online.

 
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