2026 DAMAGE PREVENTION SYMPOSIUM

February 10 – 12, 2026

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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS JANUARY 9TH, 2026

2026 brings us back to Niagara Falls, Ontario, and to a new location

 NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION CENTRE

Hotel accommodations are provided at the Marriott on the Falls

 Rates range from $119 - $139 per night + HST

FULL DELEGATE EARLY BIRD PRICING IN EFFECT FROM

OCTOBER 12 TO JANUARY 6

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$825 + HST

Day passes are also available for Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

SPONSOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

*Sponsorship is open to ORCGA members only.

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING OR SPONSORING?

Email rebecca@orcga.com to get your secure link today!

We have great opportunities, including budget-friendly options, still available. Show your support for this premier event!

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The DPT 1000 is a four-week comprehensive classroom/in-field practical training required for locators if locating large and established utilities, including dedicated locators (DL)

Two weeks - In Class

Two weeks - In-Field Practical

Training Dates: TBD

To register and for additional information, contact:

Kimberly Sheppard

905.532.9836

kim@orcga.com

DPT 100 and 200 - Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness review, and an on-the-job competency assessment.
 
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DPT Course Schedule

The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company's reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public. 

Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject-matter experts and corporate training experts at Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation, and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation. The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course.

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SET COURSE SCHEDULE

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Source: OnSite mag

Seasonal routes to 33 remote communities will strengthen delivery of concrete, aggregates, and construction supplies, expanding project access and supporting contractors working in some of Canada’s most logistically challenging terrain.

Ontario is expanding its support for northern infrastructure with an $8 million investment in the 2025–26 Winter Roads Program—funding that has direct implications for contractors working in concrete construction across the Far North. The annual program enables 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee to construct and operate roughly 3,200 kilometers of temporary winter roads. These ice and packed-snow corridors serve as the primary transportation network for essential goods, medical supplies, food, construction materials, and heavy-load freight that cannot be economically flown into isolated communities....

Source: OnSite mag

The new National Infrastructure Assessment outlines urgent reforms needed in workforce development, procurement, supply chains and internal trade, signalling major implications for contractors delivering water, wastewater, transit and solid waste projects.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) welcomed the release of the National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA), suggesting that it’s a long-overdue validation of what contractors have been warning for years: that Canada cannot scale up housing or economic growth without first repairing and expanding the foundational infrastructure that supports communities. The report, released on November 27, highlights substantial gaps across the water, wastewater, transit and solid waste networks that underpin nearly every major construction program in the country.

Source: OnSite mag

Finch West LRT milestone delivers major civil-construction achievement, showcasing infrastructure work and opening new opportunities for contractors across Canada’s transit-build sector.

Canadian construction contractors with an eye on civil projects have a new landmark to celebrate as Aecon Group Inc. and the Mosaic Transit Group recently announced substantial completion of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Toronto—the city’s first modern LRT system. It’s a milestone that follows the successful completion of the 30-day Revenue Service Demonstration period confirmed by the Ontario government in late October. With operational control now transferred to the system’s operator, the final public opening date will be determined in the coming months. For contractors who specialize in structural concrete, stations, guideways, and maintenance facilities, the project represents a showcase of the complex civil works shaping Canada’s transit future.

Source: Ontario Construction News

The City of Greater Sudbury is hosting drop-in sessions to present the newly-updated Downtown Master Plan (DMP) on Dec. 10 in the Studio Desjardins of Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury, located at 27 Larch Street.

Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. and will reflect feedback collected from the community. A survey will also be available for participants to provide feedback.

Once endorsed by the council, the updated DMP will be the blueprint for a more vibrant, inclusive, and thriving downtown Sudbury.

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