Update information regarding Canadian Welding Bureau:
At this time, CWB continues to deliver auditing and testing services to our clients who have been designated as essential workplaces or as requested in jurisdictions with no restrictions, except where government travel restrictions prevent us from doing so. We recognize
SAFE Return to Work & other matters – Mattamy Homes
Last week Mattamy Homes decided to shut down all their construction sites. This week they have decided to open them up again and re-mobilize. The Province's Chief Prevention Officer has provided COCA with their re-mobilization documents thinking that they may
COCA – COVID-19 Special Issue
This is a special edition of What’s New, devoted to workplace issues related to COVID-19 to help keep you safe and informed Government of Ontario protecting jobs during COVID-19 outbreak The Ontario Legislature passed the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020
Trudeau says businesses, non-profits, charities all eligible for wage subsidy
Excerpt from The Globe and Mail The federal government has vastly expanded the 75-per-cent wage subsidy for small businesses to include large companies as well as charities and non-profits to encourage them to keep workers on the payroll during the COVID-19
The MLTSD announced that WAH certification has been extended to four years from the current three years.
WAH regulation amendment The provincial government has announced a regulation change regarding working at heights (WAH) training. Effective March 27, O. Reg. 297/13 is amended by O. Reg. 96/20 to temporarily extend the validity period of WAH training for workers who
CCA releases COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites
This message was sent to the Canadian Construction Association's (CCA) board members, partner association chief operating officers and corporate members. View this email in your browser CCA RELEASES COVID-19 STANDARDIZED PROTOCOLS FOR ALL CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION SITES Today, CCA published the first version of the COVID-19
Additional Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Government of Canada is making additional investments to support Canadian businesses from the economic impacts of COVID-19. These new investments provide support to financial institutions and allow them to quickly provide credit and liquidity options for a range of
IHSA COVID-19
This document has been approved for circulation by the respective Co-chairs of the Provincial Labour Management Health and Safety Committee – Section 21 Construction and the Provincial Labour Management Safety Committee - Section 21 Electrical Utility LM-COVID-19-Resource-Best-Management-Practices
Invitation to Free Webinar | Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry
COVID-19 and the Government of Ontario’s response to it has had a significant impact on the construction industry. Over the coming days and weeks, we expect project shutdowns, work refusals, unpaid accounts, insolvencies and claims. On-site, the health and safety of
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Unionized Construction Employers – Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Updated March 30, 2020 As the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the globe, employers need to know their legal rights and obligations as it relates to unionized construction businesses in Ontario. On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 9:00 am,