March 31, 2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the Bill C-45 amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada which had the effect of broadening the scope of criminal liability for organizations, senior officers […]
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The Bill 69 Prompt Payment Act Public Hearings – The Opposition Revealed
The Fair Payment Reform Ontario (F-PRO) coalition of construction companies which includes Eastern Construction, ACS Infrastructure Canada, Carillion, Dragados Canada, EllisDon, PCL Construction, Aecon and Bird Construction representing an exclusive […]
Province to Launch Independent Review of the Construction Lien Act
Updating Ontario's Construction Laws Province to Launch Independent Review of the Construction Lien Act March 28, 2014 1:00 p.m. Ontario is taking action to support a strong construction industry by […]
MOL Working at Heights Consultation Sessions
The Ministry of Labour is consulting on the implementation of the Working at Heights Training Standards. The Working at Heights Training Program Standard was released on December 19, 2013. The […]
NTCCC Response to OGCA’s Restated Position on Bill 69
Toronto – March 6, 2014 – The NTCCC acknowledges and appreciates the efforts of the Ontario General Contractors Association, OGCA, over the past four years and thanks them for their […]
Prompt Payment Act Scheduled for Committee Hearings
Bill 69 will ensure fairness and predictability for all participants in Ontario’s construction industry The Prompt Payment Act, introduced as a Private Members Bill by Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca […]
ECAO Responds to Dunlop Call for Judicial Review
Why does Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop continue his unsubstantiated claims against the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) panel ruling regarding the Electricians ratio review by attacking Mr. Bernie Fishbein […]
Trade Contractors Launch Ad Campaign Urging Party Leaders to Pass Bill 69 – The Prompt Payment Act
Toronto, February 5, 2014 – The Ontario Caucus of the National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) is launching a television advertising campaign calling on the leaders of Ontario’s minority […]
Street and Sentinel Lighting: Maintaining Ratepayer Protection
Street and Sentinel Lighting: Maintaining Ratepayer Protection Issue The Electrical Distributers Association is again attempting to gain access to the street and sentinel lighting market, through an amendment to […]
ESA Director’s Order Amendment for OESC Rule 8-102 (Voltage Drop) Effective Monday Feb. 3rd
On February 3rd, the Director’s Order for Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) Rule 8-102 becomes effective. The amendment changes the previous OESC rule re: voltage drop requirements for lighting and […]