In a Flash | Breaking Health and Safety Laws Could Be Manslaughter
On March 1, 2018, the Court of Quebec found excavation contractor, Sylvain Fournier, guilty of manslaughter under the Criminal Code. In convicting Mr. Fournier, the court found that he had committed an “unlawful act” by not complying with provincial health
In a Flash | Suncor’s Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Remains on Hold – Court of Appeal Upholds Injunction Decision
In a recent decision, 2018 ABCA 75, the Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, in which the lower Court granted an injunction sought by Unifor, Local 707A (the “Union”) preventing Suncor
New LiUNA Local 183 headquarters to be built in Vaughan | Ontario construction report
Diamond Schmitt Architects has announced that it has been selected to design a multi-use building in the City of Vaughan for the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 183. The building, located in a new urban precinct in Vaughan,
Submit your entries for the 2018 ENR Regional Best Projects Awards
We are seeking entries for our annual awards program, the ENR Regional Best Projects Awards, which is dedicated to honoring the best construction projects that were designed and built in the U.S. and Puerto Rico! Projects deemed best in each category
IHSA 2-Minute News February 2018
2-Minute News IHSA Safety Talk: Hand protection Basic Auditing Principles now available via E-Learning IHSA’s Internal Auditor Conference Training spotlight: Suspended Access Equipment – Planners IHSA initiates review of 2014 Electrical Utility Safety Rules IHSA Safety Talk: Hand protection The best
COCA – Federal Budget Highlights
Federal finance minister, Bill Morneau, delivered his third federal budget on Tuesday, February 27th. Here are some key points: The budget’s broad themes emphasized science, gender equality, and preparing Canadians for the jobs of the future The deficit for 2017-18
Construction in Ontario Newsletter February 2018 Edition
Lien Act Modernization, Dispute Resolution & Prompt Payment Moving Ahead Bill 142, Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017, received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017, but most of the amendments are not yet in force. Officials at the Ministry of the Attorney General are
Your weekly Ontario Construction Report
READ THIS WEEK'S ISSUE IN FULL Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association provides education and resources to enhance affordable housing access Ontario Construction Report staff writer The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), founded in 1988, works to raise awareness of the critical role that affordable
You are Invited! Workers’ Compensation Bootcamp (Level 2)
Workers' Compensation Bootcamp Level 2 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 9:00am to 4:00pm, EST - Toronto, ON Workers' Compensation Bootcamp Level 2 builds on the information covered in the Level 1 Bootcamp. This session will help participants understand more complex concepts that
You are Invited! Workers’ Compensation Bootcamp (Level 1)
In-Person Seminar Workers' Compensation Bootcamp (Level 1) Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | 9:00am to 4:00pm, EST - Toronto, ON The world of workers' compensation can be complex and frustrating for those responsible for managing WSIB claims. Our Workers' Compensation Bootcamp Level I will assist