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OAA and OGCA issue joint statement on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance
The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) have issued a joint statement which provides information relative to best practice regarding the publication of Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs).
CDAO supports opening of ICI sector
CDAO sent a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance stressing the importance of opening up the ICI sector.
Infrastructure funding as part of economic recovery
The Toronto Region Board of Trade issues letter to federal and provincial Ministers of Infrastructure advocating that infrastrucutre is crucial for economic recovery.
Building Ontario's Economic Recovery
CDAO partnered with ReNew Canada to host an interactive online conversation on the vital role infrastructure will play in economic recovery post-COVID-19.
CDAO issues letter on Ontario's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery
CDAO issued a letter to the Ontario Minister Finance, Rod Phillips, on Ontario's Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery.
SAC responds to order that impacts the release of holdback bonds
On March 20, 2020, the Ontario Lieutenant Governor in Council made an order under s.7.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act suspending limitation periods
CDAO Statement Regarding Changes to the Essential Workplaces List
CDAO issued a statement following changes to the Province's List of Essential Workplaces
Ontario plans to shut down parts of construction industry amid COVID-19 crisis
The Ontario government is expected to announce that it is shutting down some sectors of the construction industry,
OGCA asks premier for relief on multiple fronts
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) has sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford outlining serious problems besetting the construction sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic
CDAO Briefing Note: Suspension of Limitations impact on Holdback Funds & Liens under the Construction Act
CDAO issued a briefing note on April 2 in response to the Province's order of March 20 suspending limitation periods and procedural deadlines.
Contractors Commit to Safe Worksites
The Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) is working with government and industry partners to keep workers safe and ensure the industry can continue
CDAO issues guide of best practices and resources for COVID-19
CDAO member associations responded to industry concerns and has issued a guide of best practices and resources in response to COVID-19.
CDAO Briefing Note: COVID-19 and Force Majeure
CDAO has developed this briefing note on Force Majeure in relation to COVID-19.
COVID-19: Health and Safety and Working On-Site
The document, COVID-19: What you need to know about Health and Safety and Working On-Site, was drafted by CDAO and has been approved for circulation by the respective Co-chairs of the Provincial Labour Management Health
SAC recommends Digital Bonds during COVID?19 Crisis
The Surety Association of Canada (SAC) recommends digital bonds to minimize impacts and/or delays during the COVID?19 crisis.
RCCAO pre-budget submission focuses on removing barriers for construction
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) would like to see three specific issues incorporated into the Ontario government’s 2020 budget
Ontario will need to recruit 100,000 new construction workers over 10 years to keep pace with increased demand and retirements
The Ontario construction and maintenance sector continues to operate at close to full capacity driven by high volumes of investment in public- and private-sector infrastructure and residential activity
Province extends support for asset management planning
The Ontario government has announced a plan to help smaller municipalities prepare infrastructure asset management plans
Report reinforces need to reform Ontario's Municipal Class Environmental Assessments
With study costs skyrocketing and timelines exceeding two years, it’s time to reform the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process, says a report released by RCCAO.
Construction needs its own centralized procurement system, say stakeholders
Despite design and construction being left out of a recent Ontario government announcement claiming that a billion dollars a year will be saved through centralized procurement