Brought to you by the Ontario Construction Secretariat. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here ———————————– Eye on the NEW OCS E-Newsletter: More news…more often! Welcome to the inaugural electronic issue of the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s EYE on ICI E-Newsletter. We have decided to launch this new format for several reasons. First and foremost, there […]
The National Day of Mourning, held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. The Day of Mourning has since spread to about 80 countries around the world and has been adopted by the AFL-CIO and the […]
Brought to you by Ontario College of Trades. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Skilled trades in demand Canada will face a skilled labour shortage over the next decade due to retirements. Tradespeople can play a huge role in helping promote their own trades and the industry. Read the full story on pg. 6 to find out more, including which trades […]
Brought to you by The Ministry of Labour More than 31,000 Ontarians get the latest Ministry of Labour news delivered straight to their inbox. Find out why. Subscribe now —————————— Awareness Campaigns Target Working At Heights, Residential Roofing Falls continue to be the leading cause of critical injuries and fatalities in construction. In response, the Ministry […]
Brought to you by The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board A message from our new President Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board plays a vital role in the health of our province’s economy and the well-being of its employees. Just like the workers and employers of Ontario, we literally keep the province working. For this and […]
This course is designed for new, experienced or future Ironworker Safety Directors. The participant should be a skilled journeyman Ironworker with basic reading, writing, and math skills, first aid training (including CPR) and strong safety skills acquired in the apprenticeship program and/or specific safety training. Course Description: This is a 16-hour course designed to develop […]
Last week PPO members that are also members of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) were down at Queen’s Park as part of COCA’s Construction Day – the following is a brief report from COCA: In his remarks at COCA’s Construction Day Reception in the Legislative Dining Room at Queen’s Park on February 29th, […]
February 2016 edition eNewsletter for Ontario Teachers ————————- New and Young Workers Blitz Results From May 1 to August 31, 2015, Ministry of Labour inspectors conducted a health and safety enforcement blitz in the industrial sector focusing on: young workers aged 14 to 24, new workers who were on the job for less than six […]
Written February 26, 2016 2016 Ontario Budget – What It Means for the ICI Construction Industry While much of the focus on the 2016 Ontario Budget has been on the new system for post-secondary tuition, yesterday’s Budget also contained positive news for the ICI construction sector. The 2016 Budget showed a continuation of the government’s […]