What Contractors Need to Know About the Buy Ontario Act
Presented by Glenn Ackerley, Chair of the Construction Practice Group at WeirFoulds
The Buy Ontario procurement rules are now in force—and they are already affecting how public-sector construction contracts are bid, sourced, and awarded.
Join this practical, contractor-focused webinar to understand what’s changed, what it means for your business, and how to stay competitive and compliant.
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
- New requirements under the Buy Ontario Act and how they apply to construction procurement
- Consequences of non-compliance
- What owners are now looking for in bids and procurement processes
- Where opportunities exist for Ontario-based contractors
👥 Ideal Audience: General contractors, trade contractors, estimators, and anyone involved in bidding or procurement.
📅 WHEN: June 23, 2026 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
💵 COST: Free
About the Speaker
Glenn Ackerley is the Chair of the Construction Practice Group at WeirFoulds. His practice is focused on construction law, construction liens, and construction litigation. He is regularly consulted on negotiating and preparing construction and consultant contracts, procurement and tendering issues, and risk-avoidance strategies. When disputes arise, Glenn acts for clients from both the ICI and residential sectors in construction lien and trust claims, bond claims, and construction delay and deficiency claims.
Need to Know
This event is organized by the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA). Please reach out to info@coca.on.ca with any questions or concerns.