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
Ontario Government is Enabling $1.9 Billion in Relief for Employers
The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred
The Federal Government introduced the Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses.
To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their
Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659
News Release Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659 The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by
News Release Premier Ford Announces Job Protection for Workers during the COVID-19 Situation
March 16, 2020 Ontario to Protect Workers who Take Leaves from Work TORONTO — Ontario is acting immediately to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Today, Premier Doug Ford and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced that the
COCA Letter Pandemic Response In the Construction Industry
COCA Letter Pandemic Response In the Construction Industry Dear Ministers: Re: Pandemic Response In the Construction Industry The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (“COCA”) is a federation of 29 construction associations representing approximately 10,000 general and trade contractors that perform work in the
Novel Coronavirus – What Employers Should Know
January 28, 2020 With news of the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (“Coronavirus”) making headlines internationally and two positive cases now in Toronto (one confirmed and one presumptive), risk of potential exposure may cause concern for employees and employers. In this environment of heightened
COCA Report to the Membership – January 2020
Council of Ontario Construction Associations Report to the Membership January 2019 Government Relations COCA’s primary role is to work with our members and senior officials at Queen’s Park to ensure that the province’s laws, regulations and policies support success in the construction industry.