Bill 18 has undergone significant changes after the committee stage. In effect, all the substantive provisions affecting the WSIA have been moved from the Act to a regulation making power: […]
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DCN Article – Industry differs on lien act review and prompt payment
Ontario construction leaders agree there is a need for the provincial government to pass prompt payment legislation, but there is no consensus on whether or not this initiative should be […]
DCN Article – COCA Votes to Join Prompt Payment Ontario
The Council of Ontario Construction Association’s (COCA) is set to join Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO), following a vote by its Board of Directors. The full story is attached.
MPP Video Statement Supporting Prompt Payment in Ontario
MPP McNaughton makes a statement in support of Prompt Payment in Ontario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv2ytUCWfQ&feature=youtu.be
Mike Holmes Pens Article Supporting Recent ESA Conviction
Mike Holmes, TV personality and 2011 Ontario Electrical Safety Award winner (Consumer and Home Electrical Safety) has written an article regarding the recent conviction and jail sentence for an unlicensed […]
Construction Industry Launches Prompt Payment Ontario (PPO)
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LAUNCHES PROMPT PAYMENT ONTARIO On October 14, 2014 twenty-five construction industry leaders representing ICI and Residential trade contractors, labour unions and benefit plan administrators gathered at the inaugural […]
Unlicensed electrical contractor faces jail time for first time in Ontario
Richard Hazel was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Oct. 2, an unprecedented punishment, according to the Electrical Safety Authority. To read the full story visit, THE STAR […]
Request for Comments on Proposal to Implement the GHS in Canada
The government of Canada is seeking comments on its proposal to implement the GHS in Canada by repealing and replacing the Controlled Products Regulations and making amendments to related […]
ESA ONLINE SERVICES – Join Today!
ESA offers the flexibility of submitting your applications for inspection online. The system is available for users 24/7 and allows users to submit applications, check permit status and other information […]
WSIB 2015 premium rates will not increase
The Workplace Safetly and Insurance Board (WSIB) annouced on Friday August 22, 2014 that in 2015, the premium rate will not increase for the majority of employers. A link to […]