OGCA News

On November 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its highly anticipated decision on Ontario (Labour) v Sudbury (City). On appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”), previously analyzed by McMillan LLP, the SCC reviewed the intertwined occupational health and safety duties of owners, constructors, and employers on construction sites. In doing so, the SCC let stand the ONCA finding that an owner, even if their role was limited to occasionally having employees on site for quality assurance, has equal responsibility and liability under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) as the constructor with whom the owner contracted to oversee the project in the first place.

 

The OGCA would like to thank all delegates and speakers who joined us on November 10 for our 'Leaders in Safety Day.'   

We would also like to extend a big congratulations to all of this years winners for their outstanding safety achivement! 

 

If you attended the event, and received a photo with your award, and would like to obtain the photo, 

please contact the OGCA.

 

To view photos from the event, please click here.

The OGCA held a successful Advocacy Day on November 21 at Queens Park, meeting with select politicians as a means to advance the ICI industry.

 

Thank you to all who attended in making it a successful day!

 

To view photos from Advocacy Day, please click here.

 

Set to take place March 12-15, 2024 at the stunning resort destination of the Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Resort Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the Canadian Construction Association's (CCA) Annual Conference is an opportunity to gather with industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators for an immersive and engaging conference experience.

The 9th Annual Innovation Spotlight Awards will take place in Toronto to celebrate with a live jazz band, amazing food and drinks. This is an annual opportunity to connect with technology and innovation leaders. The Innovation Spotlight Awards is an important benchmark that recognizes companies who are establishing new best practices processes and technologies that improve our civilization.

 

Building Transformations is offering OGCA members a special discount of 20% off the regular fee to attend the Awards Show, when using the code MEMBER20. 

 

In the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, attendees will join 30 senior legal and construction professionals to learn what they need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion.

With 2024 fast approaching, there are a number of proposed changes to labour and employment legislation that may impact businesses regulated by the Province of Ontario and those regulated federally. The end of the year also reminds us of a host of ‘to dos’ both in terms of legislative compliance and ‘best practice.’ 

 

 

 

The WSIB is offering two technical rate session webinars hosted by the WSIB's actuarial team where attendees will learn more about how 2024 premium rates were set. 

 

To register for the webinar on December 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., please click here. 

 

To register for the webinar on December 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., please click here.