Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 – Royal Assent
Please find attached two memos that summarize the changes put in place by Bill 47 – one for unionized construction employees, and one for non-construction employees. I’ve included the changes to the OCOT legislation in the construction memo. With respect to
COCA October 2018 Government Relations Report
In the October issue: 1. Ford Government to Wind Down College of Trades and Develop New Model 2. Environment Ministry Consults on Climate Change Plan 3. Government Announces Repeal of Bill 148; Good News for Construction 4. Government Consults on Sex Education – Finally 5. Tory Faithful to Gather for
COCA Newsletter – September 2018
No Explanation for Construction Job Losses Statistics Canada reported that employment in Ontario’s construction industry dipped 1.7% shedding 8,800 jobs in August. Construction employment in July stood at 527,500 compared to 518,700 in August. Across all sectors employment in Ontario declined
OCoT Ramping Up Construction Inspections
Good Morning, According to a news release dated April 10th, the Ontario College of Trades is ramping up its compliance and enforcement activities in the construction sector. The release states that these efforts: · Will apply the College’s new compliance and enforcement policy · will
New Registrar & CEO Announcement
This is an official announcement from former COCA Chair and newly appointed Ontario College of Trades’ Chair Don Gosen on the appointment of George Gritziotis as the College's new Registrar & CEO. On behalf of the Ontario College of Trades' (College) newly appointed
Trades Today | Summer 2016 Edition
Check out the Summer 2016 edition of Trades Today. Click on the links to read more. Please send any comments or suggestions regarding this publication to: editor@collegeoftrades.ca INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Trades Today – Winter 2015 edition
Check out the Winter 2015 edition of Trades Today. Click on the links to read more. Please send any comments or suggestions regarding this publication to: editor@collegeoftrades.ca Fire and ice Find out how tradespeople ensure the Air Canada Centre's state-of-the-art facility is in "game-ready" shape for the hockey players. Read the full story on pg. 2 Hammering
Trades Today | Summer 2015 Issue
Volume 2 Edition 2 is out! Brought to you from the Ontario College of Trades. Inside this issue: From Kabul to Toronto Joshua Agius is a 27-year-old Toronto resident and registered apprentice in the drywall, acoustic and lathing applicator trade. After a tour in