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Women from all aspects of construction, from CEOs to those on the tools, shared their stories of success and struggle during the inaugural Women in Construction Gala.
Labour market challenges could continue across Ontario’s construction industry into the near future, as ongoing activity in both the residential and non-residential sectors builds employment to a peak in 2028 and adds pressure to already-tight recruiting conditions.
 
BuildForce Canada published its 2023–2032 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Ontario.
 
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Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company®
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Industry News
On April 18, 2023, Canada’s Senate passed Bill C-228, the Pension Protection Act.1 Should it become law (which is expected to occur later in 2023), Bill C-228 will impact the order of payments to creditors in the event an employer becomes bankrupt or insolvent, such that certain liabilities arising from a defined-benefit pension plan will be paid ahead of other creditors.
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.
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On Friday, April 28th, 2023, the OGCA held its inaugural Women in Construction event, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC).


The OGCA would like to thank our sponsors, and all who attended in making the event a great success!

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Safety
As we kiss our loved ones goodbye before they head off to work, we hope they return home in the same condition they left. Regrettably, this isn’t the case for some of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to a workplace injury. In episode #54 of the IHSA Safety Podcast, we invite Eugene Gutierrez to share his story of the event that transpired on November 27th 2017, a day that profoundly impacted his family’s life with the tragic passing of his father in a workplace tragedy.
 
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Maglin Site Furniture Inc.®
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The latest Federal Budget brings a significant number of tax measures. Our summary delivers the highlights you need to be aware of.
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Canadian Construction Association®
Build your future workforce with support from the Canadian Apprenticeship Service for small and medium-sized businesses. Apply for your grant today at ApprenticeSearch.com/CAS
 
 
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Koren Roth, Manager, Mental Health and Well-Being at Medcor Canada, provides tips on how we can manage our time effectively. She speaks to employees who have never learned this skill, and are unsure how to start. Small changes in our thinking and actions we take can make a huge impact on multiple areas of our lives. When we manage our time and don’t feel like we are burning out, we also feel accomplished and better about ourselves.
 
If you struggle with time management, feel free to book a one-on-one session with me to learn more about the skills and strategies you can incorporate today!
 
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