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September 30, 2022 marks the second anniversary of Canada’s “National Truth and Reconciliation Day.”
This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and their communities. The intention of this day is for Canada as a nation to never forget those Indigenous peoples that have suffered.
Industry News
The City of Toronto is conducting a survey of Indigenous, Black and other diverse business owners and operators. Findings from the confidential survey will inform a review of the City's Social Procurement Program and help address barriers to procurement opportunities. The City is looking for ways to leverage its spending on goods and services to drive inclusive economic growth. The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) is partnering with Constructionlab to develop and deliver the course, coined Construction Labour Relations Fundamentals.
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) will be hosting two webinars based on the following CCDC Documents:
To register and for more information, please Click Here. The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) is pleased to bring stakeholders and the industry together virtually on Friday, October 28 for Procurement Day 2022 – How to Manage and Mitigate Risk.
The CCA hosted a webinar back in August pertaining to 'CCDC 23 – 2018 A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Contracts.'
Below are the links to the August webinar on the CCDC 23 – 2018 guide document.
OGCA Tech Check
The OGCA, in partnership with SMARTBUILD, is proud to launch The State of Construction Technology Survey. The survey features questions that investigate the use of construction technology (CONTECH). It has been organized by roles and responsibilities and their respective use of CONTECH. Participation in the survey will help us understand how the various stakeholders use CONTECH to deliver and execute construction. Once the survey is completed, our teams will prepare a report sharing our insights. The inaugural survey is made possible by members of the OGCA Innovation Committee, a group of general contractors and association partners committed to empowering construction and technology leaders to identify, evaluate, and communicate relevant and useful innovations for the industry. The survey will run until November 15, 2022. Those that complete the survey will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate. Click Here to complete the survey. 
Safety
IHSA has launched a new free webinar, Health and Safety 101 – 'An orientation for small business owners,' that explains how Ontario’s Prevention System Partners (including the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD); WSIB; and IHSA) can assist and support small businesses in their health and safety journey.
Member News
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) report has been provided to the OGCA.
Associate Partner News and Events
WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 4 - A comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes and developments that impact the construction industry.
Part 1 - Handling Design Issues Without Disputes
Part 2 - What You Really Need to Know About Adjudication Part 3 - The Construction Act and Contracts
Part 4 - Managing Risks Associated with the Project Site Andrea Janzen from Ambition Theory spoke at our AGM about how we can advance women in our industry. The audience was engaged and excited about this opportunity. Talking about this is good, but it doesn’t lead to results. Real change happens when you take action. Ambition Theory has created a special OGCA members offer. If you register two people for their upcoming Leadership Accelerator, the third spot is free. This course is accredited by the Canadian Construction Associations Gold Seal Standard. The cost is $1,999 USD per participant, and it starts on Monday, October 3, 2022 After you've registered two participants, enter coupon code ogcaoct2022 to register your 3rd participant for FREE. If you prefer to be invoiced in $CAD, please contact hello@ambitiontheory.ca by Friday, September 30. Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) recently announced a change to how it will cost COVID-19 related claims. Effective July 1, 2022, the cost of a COVID-19 related claim which arose on or after July 1, 2022 will be allocated to the individual Schedule 1 employer. Prior to this change, the WSIB did not allocate the costs of a COVID-19 claim to the individual employer, but instead distributed those costs across all employers in Schedule 1.
In the past, many employers may not have challenged COVID-19 related claims because employers were not financially impacted on an individual level.
This is no longer the case.
For the first time, DSH Consulting are bringing virtual instructor-led expertise to your office through the synergy of multi-disciplinary trainers’ decades of knowledge that has only been delivered at conferences.
The workshops move beyond that one-way exchange to allow you to apply what you have learned.
A team of multi-disciplinary experts will provide you with exceptional feedback, great insight and actionable strategies.
Legislative & Legal Updates
The latest issue of the Ontario Legislative Reports is now available on the OGCA website. Please click here to access the latest issue. The Ontario Legislative Report is updated every two weeks and explains the intention and status of legislation and regulations that could impact the construction industry. For issues prior to January 2021, please contact Daniela Polsoni at OGCA. Clarity in Contracts
In recent months, the price of construction materials has increased significantly. There are many driving forces behind these price increases, but perhaps the most notable causes are supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, the war in Ukraine, lingering effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, and unbalanced supply and demand.
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The OGCA is pleased to welcome Lewis Cowan, BDA President, as the OGCA Chair for 2022/2023. We look forward to working alongside Lewis to continue our mission of representing a diverse group of professional general contractors.
