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When Bell Canada launched their “Let’s Talk” initiative in September 2010, focused on Canada’s overall mental health, I don’t believe that they could have truly foreseen the absolute need for this avenue and its overall impact.
Trisura goes a step above
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company®
Trisura is a Canadian specialty insurance and surety provider. We create custom insurance solutions through a select broker network and focus on exceptional service for all our partners
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Industry News
The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) provides an Economic update on investment, employment and permits.
 

Don’t let water damage sideline your construction project
Northbridge Insurance®
Severe water damage can cause several challenges for construction companies. Related project delays can translate into increased costs in labour and materials and can also drive up financing costs from lenders to finish the project, heavily impacting developers’ bottom lines. The reality is that water damage during the construction stage of a building is one of the largest risks to completing a project on time and on budget.
Learn how leak detection technology can help
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On Thursday, January 19, the OGCA hosted its 2nd Chair’s New Year’s Party at the Loft on King. The OGCA would like to thank all who attended, including sponsors and special guests, who made this event a great success!

Here are some photos of the evening festivities, and look forward to celebrating with you in 2024!

OGCA Tech Check
Construction is complicated, yet it is often generalized as lagging behind other industries when it comes to the adoption of new technologies and processes. We want to know how, and most importantly why, you don’t use technology. 
 
Concrete Flooring Association
K. Winter Sanitation Inc.
Safety
The OGCA Safety Advisory Committee was created by our members for our members, and welcome you to join us. The Committee meets monthly with updates from both the CPO and the MLITSD as well as timely industry updates. Each OGCA member company is welcome to provide one delegate for these meetings. If you are interested in participating, please email judith@ogca.ca with a name and email.
 
As one of our valued partners, the WSIB is inviting you and your networks to join us on January 26, 2023, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. EST for our Small Business Health and Safety Forum.
 
This free virtual event will include a keynote talk from entrepreneur Jim Estill, President and CEO of Danby Appliances, on how to overcome common challenges facing smaller businesses. Estill’s talk will draw on his extensive experience investing in and supporting start-ups, highlighting the importance of health and safety and how to create a strong work culture.
Metropolitan Credit Adjusters Ltd
Controlled Demolition Group
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Contemporary and versatile: Maglin's 970 Bench
Maglin Site Furniture Inc.®
Strike a contemporary note with a sleek bench that will never go out of style. The Maglin 900 Series – 970 Bench combines a slim profile with meticulous craftsmanship. Material options include Ipe wood slats in variable widths, High Density Paper Composite (HDPC), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or stunning lasered steel panels that echo the natural world with a pattern of windswept grass.
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The Occupational Health and Safety Branch of the MLITSD provides to OGCA, the monthly Report for the Labour-Management Network.  We are pleased to share this information with our membership.
 
This report includes Monthly Statistics, Year-to-Date Fatality & Critical Injury reporting in construction, as well as a What’s New Section, Court Bulletins, Enforcement Trends.
Affinity Program
The OGCA is pleased to announce that it has partnered with CyberCatch to provide our members with a complete solution for compliance & cybersecurity at an OGCA member discounted rate here.
 
With the drastic increase in cyber attacks and ransom demands becoming more prevalent in our industry, construction needs to ensure that our contractors are protected. This is why Canada created its national cybersecurity standard, CAN/CIOSC 104, to prescribe a set of up to 55 cybersecurity controls that all organizations, but specifically small and medium-sized organizations, need to implement to stay safe from cyber threats. These controls that can be implemented proactively to keep your business safe from emerging cyber threats.
Priestly Demolition Inc.
ELM Insurance Brokers Inc.
Education & Events
CCDC Document Webinars are a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity for anyone involved in construction project delivery. These author-led sessions are structured to give you the complete picture by explaining the underlying principles behind CCDC documents and training you on their correct use. Upcoming webinars take place on February 9 and March 16.
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On February 15 at 10 a.m., take part in a webinar featuring OGCA Cybersecurity to fulsomely review ho this partnership can assist our members to protect themselves. Learn how to be safe from cyber threats with this informative and valuable webinar presented by CyberCatch. 

In this webinar you will learn:

  • Simulation of a recent Cyber Attack to illustrate the Clear and Present Danger
  • Why the new National Cyber Security Standard in Canada
  • What are the Risks of Non-Compliance
  • How to Quickly and Affordably Comply and Mitigate Cyber Risks
  • Q & A

To register, please click here.

 

 
Autodesk, Inc.
Labourers Employee Bargaining Agency