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The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance is proud to announce that attendees of the 2020 ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium will receive 2 credits towards Gold Seal Certification through the Canadian Construction Association. The Gold Seal Certification program supports the development of skilled and serious construction & heavy civil management professionals across Canada. Obtaining this certification is evidence that the individual has met the necessary requirements to perform their role. For more information about this program, visit www.goldsealcertification.com
Events
 Join us for the 2020 ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium, February 11-13, at Chateau Laurier, Fairmont, Ottawa, Ontario.
This is a signature event for the ORCGA attracting over 265+ damage prevention management professionals and decision-makers from across Ontario, including stakeholder groups such as oil and gas, municipalities, telecommunications, emergency management, electrical transmission/distribution, engineers and provincial regulators.
Meet with colleagues to exchange industry information, focus on public awareness initiatives for damage prevention and expand stakeholder knowledge on provincial efforts to protect essential infrastructure.
Education
 The ORCGA is proud to announce that our Damage Prevention Technician courses have received Gold Seal Accreditation through the Canadian Construction Association.
Successful Completion of the DPT100 course earns 5 credits Successful Completion of the DPT200 course earns 3 credits
Member News
 Benefit Partners offers ORCGA members a mental health micro-site supporting workplace and individual mental health issues.
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About ORCGA
 The Tolerance Zone is the official email newsletter of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance. This newsletter designed to share Damage Prevention and Dig Safe info, ORCGA news, events, announcements and member-generated content. 
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