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VIDEO: Canstruction fights hunger
June 7, 2013 video from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55695/--video-canstruction-fights-hunger
Canada adds whopping 95,000 jobs in May as unemployment slides to 7.1 per cent
June 7, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55682/--canada-adds-whopping-95000-jobs-in-may-as-unemployment-slide
CCDC 14 and 15 poised for July release
June 10, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55681/--ccdc-14-and-15-poised-for-july-release
EDC changes could hinder Canadian competitiveness: CCA
June 6, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55641/--edc-changes-could-hinder-canadian-competitiveness-cca
Bird flags challenges in Canadian construction
May 23, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55464/--bird-flags-challenges-in-canadian-construction
Veterans battle barriers into the trades
May 14, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55319/--veterans-battle-barriers-into-the-trades
WSIB continually evolving says Witmer
May 9, 2013 article from the Chatham Daily News
http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2013/05/09/witmer-speaks-at-chatham-conference
Recycled aggregate use bill supported by ARO
May 8, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55252/--recycled-aggregate-use-bill-supported-by-aro
$13.5 billion for infrastructure in 2013 Ontario budget
May 2, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55209/--135-billion-for-infrastructure-in-2013-ontario-budget
Ontario rolls out economic revival plan, deficit at $11.7 billion
May 2, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55211/--ontario-rolls-out-economic-revival-plan-deficit-at-117-billi
Ontario 2013 budget by the numbers
May 2, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55213/--ontario-2013-budget-by-the-numbers
Upcoming provincial budget to boost infrastructure in small-town Ontario
May 1, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55166/--upcoming-provincial-budget-to-boost-infrastructure-in-small-
As WSIB nears 100 years its revamp continues, says Witmer
May 1, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55155/--as-wsib-nears-100-years-its-revamp-continues-says-witmer
VIDEO - Infrastructure Ontario Update (OGCA Symposium)
April 29, 2013 video from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55137/--video-ogca-symposium---infrastructure-ontario-update
Arbitration is top alternative to going to court: law specialist
April 30, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55123/--arbitration-is-top-alternative-to-going-to-court-law-special
Ontario Unveils Plan for New Infrastructure Fund
Press release from the government of Ontario
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2013/04/ontario-unveils-plan-for-new-infrastructure-fund.html
Workplace safety a year long priority
April 25, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55055/--workplace-safety-a-year-long-priority
Construction a buyers’ market, says Russ
April 24, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55036/--construction-a-buyersrsquo-market-says-russ
Ontario budget scheduled for May 2, will focus on infrastructure
April 23, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55034/--ontario-budget-scheduled-for-may-2-will-focus-on-infrastruct
Some companies still skeptical about P3s
April 23, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id55009/--some-companies-still-skeptical-about-p3s
Ontario infrastructure increases jobs and incomes, finds report
April 22, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54996/--ontario-infrastructure-increases-jobs-and-incomes-finds-repo
IO set to tackle transit and transportation
April 22, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54994/--io-set-to-tackle-transit-and-transportation
Partners in Prevention 2013 conference explores safety
April 19, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54981/--partners-in-prevention-2013-conference-explores-safety
Infrastructure Ontario drafting CoR-use guidelines
April 19, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54977/--infrastructure-ontario-drafting-cor-use-guidelines
PPP Canada Launches Round Five of the P3 Canada Fund
http://tinyurl.com/c8ql5u9
BuildForce ready to build construction labour info
April 11, 3013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54861/--buildforce-ready-to-build-construction-labour-info
250,000 new construction workers needed
April 9, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54817/--250000-new-construction-workers-needed
Hands-on fall prevention training with IHSA
April 3, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54748?search_term=ihsa
IHSA set to roll out helpful web tools for its members
April 5, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54799?search_term=ihsa
BuildForce Canada replaces Construction Sector Council
April 4, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54778/--buildforce-canada-replaces-construction-sector-council
AFP is re-shaping project procurement: panel
March 27, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54652/--afp-is-re-shaping-project-procurement-panel
Helmet to Hardhats contributes to 48th Highlanders museum reno
March 27, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54654/--helmet-to-hardhats-contributes-to-48th-highlanders-museum-re
BUDGET 2013: Promotion of skilled trades and paid internship support in 2013 federal budget
March 22, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54617/--budget-2013-promotion-of-skilled-trades-and-paid-internship-
Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 By The Numbers
March 21, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54615/--canadarsquos-economic-action-plan-2013-by-the-numbers
Canadian employers central to new Canada Job Grant
March 21, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54614/--canadian-employers-central-to-new-canada-job-grant
Federal budget delivers $70 billion for infrastructure over 10 years
March 21, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54613/--federal-budget-delivers-70-billion-for-infrastructure-over-1
Construction’s federal budget wish list looks for infrastructure plan
March 21, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54557/--constructionrsquos-federal-budget-wish-list-looks-for-infras
Safety commitment needed at every level
March 20, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54545/--safety-commitment-needed-at-every-level
The GTA to lead ICI construction in 2013, finds survey
March 14, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54450/--the-gta-to-lead-ici-construction-in-2013-finds-survey
CSC outlook to focus on employment
March 8, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54364/--csc-outlook-to-focus-on-employment
Inspectors will be looking for falling hazards at construction and industrial workplaces this month
March 1, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54259/--inspectors-will-be-looking-for-falling-hazards-at-constructi
Bill 119 protest today
February 28, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54209/--bill-119-protest-today
Premier Kathleen Wynne raises infrastructure funding with Prime Minister Stephen Harper
February 25, 2013 article from the Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2013/02/25/premier_kathleen_wynne_raises_infrastructure_fundi
VIDEO: Chief Prevention Officer update with George Gritziotis
A video interview with Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis. From the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54185/--video-chief-prevention-officer-update-with-george-gritziotis
Stakeholder input a 2013 priority for Ontario’s chief prevention officer
February 26, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id54165/--stakeholder-input-a-2013-priority-for-ontariorsquos-chief-pr
Strategic infrastructure critical for Canada
February 6, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53898/--strategic-infrastructure-critical-for-canada
Wait and see approach on Wynne for construction
February 1, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53850?search_term=wynne
Construction employers rally, claim Bill 119 is a “cash grab”
January 30, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53811/--construction-employers-rally-claim-bill-119-is-a-ldquocash-g
BC Contractors lobby for prompt-payment law
January 23, 2013 article from the Western Investor.
http://www.westerninvestor.com/index.php/news/bc/1138-contractors-lobby-for-prompt-payment-law
Construction workers fight mandatory WSIB coverage
January 22, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53721/--construction-workers-fight-mandatory-wsib-coverage
Ontario Ministry of Labour set to launch safety blitz in workplaces across the province
January 16, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53581/--ontario-ministry-of-labour-set-to-launch-safety-blitz-in-wor
GVCA trailblazes with first-ever salary survey of key middle management jobs
January 16, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53614/--gvca-trailblazes-with-first-ever-salary-survey-of-key-middle
Ontario stimulus results renew long-term funding call
January 16, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53611/--ontario-stimulus-results-renew-long-term-funding-call
November marks a low for Candian building permits
January 11, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53582/--november-marks-a-low-for-candian-building-permits
Ontario labour ministry consults on occupational exposure limits
January 14, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53572/--ontario-labour-ministry-consults-on-occupational-exposure-li
Project manager on Metron highrise tragedy faces criminal trial
January 10, 2013 article from The Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime/article/1313388--project-manager-on-metron-highrise-tragedy-fa
Progress noted on WSIB unfunded liability: report
January 11, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53550/--progress-noted-on-wsib-unfunded-liability-report
Prevention task groups created
January 10, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53530/--prevention-task-groups-created
WSIB notes 10-year decline in claims
January 9, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53518/--wsib-notes-10-year-decline-in-claims
The push for a new Northern Ontario deal grows
January 9, 2013 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53514/--the-push-for-a-new-northern-ontario-deal-grows
Prevention Office announces Vulnerable Workers and Small Business Task Group Members
The Ministry of Labour's Prevention Office has announced the members of two Task Groups who will consult and provide advice about Vulnerable Workers and about Small Business.
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/prevention/task_groups.php
Ontario government makes $90-million commitment to municipal infrastructure
December 18, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53304/--ontario-government-makes-90-million-commitment-to-municipal-
LDCA will innovate and evolve: Baxter
A great interview with COCA member LDCA's new Executive Director Dave Baxter in the December 19, 2012 edition of the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53292/--ldca-will-innovate-and-evolve-baxter
Is construction ready for electronic procurement?
December 17, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://dcnonl.com/article/id53243/--is-construction-ready-for-electronic-procurement
Windsor Women in Construction help Hiatus House as part of its charity drive
December 14, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53231/--windsor-women-in-construction-help-hiatus-house-as-part-of-i
IHSA “Keep Your Promise” campaign a workplace safety call
December 12, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53189/--ihsa-ldquokeep-your-promiserdquo-campaign-a-workplace-safety
The strength of standard documents
December 11, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id53159/--the-strength-of-standard-documents
Melancthon mega-quarry no more
December 6, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dailycommercialnews.com/article/id53103/--melancthon-mega-quarry-no-more
Infrastructure Ontario adopts project bundling framework
November 26, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52950/--infrastructure-ontario-adopts-project-bundling-framework
Infrastructure has to adapt to climate change: Canadian Construction Association
November 21, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52886/--infrastructure-has-to-adapt-to-climate-change-canadian-const
Local knowledge rewarded in Infrastructure Ontario RFQ
November 20, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52856/--local-knowledge-rewarded-in-infrastructure-ontario-rfq
Ontario municipalities invited to apply for infrastructure funding
November 15, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52836/--ontario-municipalities-invited-to-apply-for-infrastructure-f
GVCA explores architecture old and new in Berlin
Great article in the Daily Commercial News (November 14, 2012) about COCA member GVCA's members trip to beautiful Berlin.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52789/--gvca-explores-architecture-old-and-new-in-berlin
Naming of subtrades — good or bad?
November 12, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52750/--naming-of-subtrades-mdash-good-or-bad
Grand Valley Construction Association members perform random acts of kindness
Great article in the November 8, 2012 issue of the Daily Commercial News about the great work of COCA member GVCA.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52735/--grand-valley-construction-association-members-perform-random
DCN celebrates 85 years
Congratulations to the Daily Commercial News as they celebrate 85 years of serving the construction industry!
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52691/--after-85-years-dcn-still-a-leader
Building Permit Values Decline in September
The Daily - Monday November 5, 2012.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/121105/dq121105a-eng.htm
Mandatory training for Ontario drill rig operators
November 5, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52637/--mandatory-training-for-ontario-drill-rig-operators
Mixed industry reaction to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board rate increase
November 5, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52631/--mixed-industry-reaction-to-workplace-safety-and-insurance-bo
WSIB 2012 Premium Rates
http://www.coca.on.ca/Storage/45/4820_WSIB_2013_Premium_Rates.pdf
Ontario government announces proposed amendments to the WSIA
October 22, 2012 announcement from the Government of Ontario.
http://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2012/10/promoting-sustainability-of-ontarios-workers-compensation-syst
Ontario calls for national public transit strategy
October 15, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id52314/--ontario-calls-for-national-public-transit-strategy
Infrastructure Ontario posts RFP to pre-qualify general contractors for vendor of record
September 18, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51951/--infrastructure-ontario-posts-rfp-to-pre-qualify-general-cont
National infrastructure report card not just about grades, says Canadian Construction Association
September 14, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51881/--national-infrastructure-report-card-not-just-about-grades-sa
Half of Canada’s municipal roads require significant repair, infrastructure report card finds
September 11, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51836/--half-of-canadarsquos-municipal-roads-require-significant-rep
Northern Policy Institute aims to boost Northern Ontario economy
September 6, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51756/--northern-policy-institute-aims-to-boost-northern-ontario-eco
Before Day’s End a focus on workplace accident impacts
September 6, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51752/--before-dayrsquos-end-a-focus-on-workplace-accident-impacts
Smith to retire as London, Ontario construction association executive director
August 22, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51618/--smith-to-retire-as-london-ontario-construction-association-e
Construction industry applauds Ontario’s need for asset plans
August 24, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51602/--construction-industry-applauds-ontariorsquos-need-for-asset-
Ontario labour inspection blitz to focus on construction supervision
August 22, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51585/--ontario-labour-inspection-blitz-to-focus-on-construction-sup
Ontario’s new prevention council unveiled
August 22, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51568/--ontariorsquos-new-prevention-council-unveiled#.UDTVACTWCmM.t
Construction Sector Council forms planning committee to assist in future governance
August 20, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51528/--construction-sector-council-forms-planning-committee-to-assi
Ontario Launches Municipal Infrastructure Strategy
August 16, 2012 announcement from the McGuinty government regarding the introduction of the Municipal Infrastructure Strategy.
http://news.ontario.ca/moi/en/2012/08/ontario-launches-municipal-infrastructure-strategy.html
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board starts awareness campaign for independent operators
August 15, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51473/--ontario-workplace-safety-and-insurance-board-starts-awarenes
Provincial Byelections Called In Kitchener-Waterloo and Vaughan
A notice from the Office of the Premier that the writ has been issued for Byelections in Kitchener-Waterloo and Vaugh. Voting day is September 6, 2012.
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2012/08/provincial-byelections-called-in-kitchener-waterloo-and-vaugha
Portable restroom market adjusts to new Ontario Ministry of Labour guidelines
July 31, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51277/--portable-restroom-market-adjusts-to-new-ontario-ministry-of-
WSIB looks for input from Ontario stakeholders on appeals program changes
July 24, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51202/--wsib-looks-for-input-from-ontario-stakeholders-on-appeals-pr
IHSA's Safety Talks - Excavator handsignals
A PDF document illustrating excavator handsignals from the IHSA.
http://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/safety_talks/excavator_handsignals.pdf
Bert Clark new CEO for Infrastructure Ontario
July 20, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51164/--bert-clark-new-ceo-for-infrastructure-ontario
Soil disposal comes with a pricetag: Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario report
July 18, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id51095?search_term=soil
Three “mega trends” impacting construction range from payment to project delivery, says legal expert
June 19, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50663/--three-ldquomega-trendsrdquo-impacting-construction-range-fro
Dalton McGuinty threatens an election after budget bill ‘gutted’
June 14, 2012 article from The Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1211545--ontario-budget-ndp-and-tories-gang-up-o
Ontario Legislature passes Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act
June 14, 2012 articel from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50633/--ontario-legislature-passes-underground-infrastructure-notifi
Ontario construction safety blitz focusing on traffic control starts June 1
June 1, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50422/--ontario-construction-safety-blitz-focusing-on-traffic-contro
Helmets to Hardhats: How military skills relate to construction
May 30, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50361/--how-military-skills-relate-to-construction
Arthurs Review leaves unanswered questions
May 24, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50257/--arthurs-review-leaves-unanswered-questions
Ontario’s One Call bill due for another Queen’s Park reading
May 10, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50078/--ontariorsquos-one-call-bill-due-for-another-queenrsquos-park
Witmer nominated as next Workplace Safety and Insurance Board chair for Ontario
May 8, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50025/--witmer-nominated-as-next-workplace-safety-and-insurance-boar
David Livingston is Dalton McGuinty’s new chief of staff
May 3, 2012 article from The Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1172377--dalton-mcguinty-s-chief-of-staff-depart
Ontario College of Trades looking for input on membership fees
May 3, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id50003/--ontario-college-of-trades-looking-for-input-on-membership-fe
Ontario Labour official reveals details of enforcement blitzes targetting construction sites
May 4, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49970/--ontario-labour-official-reveals-details-of-enforcement-blitz
Construction Sector Council forecasts shift to resource projects
May 1, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49921/--construction-sector-council-forecasts-shift-to-resource-proj
Witmer nominated to chair Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
April 27, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49916/--witmer-nominated-to-chair-ontario-workplace-safety-and-insur
Stepping up for Helmets to Hardhats
April 19, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49749/--stepping-up-for-helmets-to-hardhats
We’re still fighting a recession hangover
March 31, 2012 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/were-still-fighting-a-recession-hangove
Ontario budget a “coup” for construction
March 30, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49470/--ontario-budget-a-ldquocouprdquo-for-construction
C.D. Howe Institute E Brief - The Hole in Ontario's Budget: WSIB's Unfunded Liability
March 22, 2012 e-brief from the C.D. Howe Institute.
http://www.coca.on.ca/Storage/42/4540_CD_Howe_UFL_e-brief_Mar__22_2012.pdf
Ontario budget: Finance Minister Dwight Duncan to scrap billions in infrastructure spending in March 27 budget
March 15, 2012 articel from the Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1146597--ontario-budget-finance-minister-dwight-
London Olympic construction workers fed porridge to reduce accidents
March 13, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49210
Ontario staggers under burden of fiscal federalism
March 6, 2012 article from The Star.
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1142062--ontario-staggers-under-burden-of-fi
Ontario Ministry of Labour announces construction safety enforcement blitz
March 7, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49052/--ontario-ministry-of-labour-announces-construction-safety-enf
Ontario’s 10-year infrastructure plan safe
March 2, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id49033/--ontariorsquos-10-year-infrastructure-plan-safe
Ontario can no longer hide from taxes, restraint
February 17, 2012 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/ontario-can-no-longer-hide-from-taxes-r
Don Drummond catalogues the McGuinty mess in meticulous detail
February 16, 2012 article from the National Post.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/02/16/don-drummond-catalogues-the-mcguinty-mess-in-meticulo
Cohn: Drummond Report merely the end of the beginning
February 15, 2012 article from The Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1132127--cohn-drummond-report-merely-the-end-of-
Drummond report offers a world of possibilities to Ontario’s government
February 15, 2012 article from the Globe & Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/7ay5ead
Ontario labour blitz to focus on musculoskeletal disorders
February 6, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48635/--ontario-labour-blitz-to-focus-on-musculoskeletal-disorders
Ontario 2011 construction fatalities decline, safety improvements made, report shows
February 2, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48594/--ontario-2011-construction-fatalities-decline-safety-improvem
Ontario Ministry of Labour releases safety blitz results
January 19, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48389/--ontario-ministry-of-labour-releases-safety-blitz-results
Ontario to extend workers’ compensation in construction
January 9, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48230/--ontario-to-extend-workersrsquo-compensation-in-construction
Prevention council governance draft now available in Ontario
January 4, 2012 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48181/--prevention-council-governance-draft-now-available-in-ontario
Ontario labour department pushes workplace safety awareness
December 22, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48087/--ontario-labour-department-pushes-workplace-safety-awareness
Women in construction share experiences on Construct Canada panel in Toronto
December 22, 2011 article from the Daily Commerical News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48090/--women-in-construction-share-experiences-on-construct-canada-
Ontario gives some construction firms until 2013 to pre-register with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
December 19, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48060/--ontario-gives-some-construction-firms-until-2013-to-pre-regi
Ontario Ministry of Labour launches workplace safety awareness programs
December 16, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id48049/--ontario-ministry-of-labour-launches-workplace-safety-awarene
Industry reacts to unfunded liability for Ontario Workplace Safety Insurance Board
December 13, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47970/--industry-reacts-to-unfunded-liability-for-ontario-workplace-
Ontario one step closer to mandatory One Call underground utility location agency
December 12, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47957/--ontario-one-step-closer-to-mandatory-one-call-underground-ut
Auditor General of Ontario's 2011 Annual Report
On December 5, 2011 the Auditor General of Ontario released his 2011 Annual Report.
http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/reports_en/en11/2011ar_en.pdf
Alliance enhances communication within the construction industry
November 30, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47816/--alliance-enhances-communication-within-the-construction-indu
National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada takes prompt payment talks on the road
November 9, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47469/--national-trade-contractors-coalition-of-canada-takes-prompt-
Hudak, Horwath wonder where McGuinty has gone
November 7, 2011 article from the Ottawa Citizen.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Hudak+Horwath+wonder+where+McGuinty+gone/5671448/story.html
Chiarelli wants to get 'shovels in ground'
October 24, 2011 article from the Ottawa Citizen.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Chiarelli+wants+shovels+ground/5595163/story.html
Ontario combines transport, infrastructure ministries in cabinet shuffle
October 20, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47218/--ontario-combines-transport-infrastructure-ministries-in-cabi
Ontario labour ministry set to roll out four safety blitzes
October 18, 2011 article from the Daily Commerical News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47136/--ontario-labour-ministry-set-to-roll-out-four-safety-blitzes
Minority provincial government could move slowly: Council of Ontario Construction Associations
October 12, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47064/--minority-provincial-government-could-move-slowly-council-of-
In Ontario, we're bugs headed for an economic windshield
October 4, 2011 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/in-ontario-were-bugs-headed-for-an-economic-win
Liberal victory in Ontario election keeps College of Trades stable
October 6, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47036/--liberal-victory-in-ontario-election-keeps-college-of-trades-
Council of Ontario Construction Associations checklist for Ontario voters
October 6, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id47000/--council-of-ontario-construction-associations-checklist-for-o
Ontario Election day: Where the parties stand on construction issues
October 6, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46999/--ontario-election-day-where-the-parties-stand-on-construction
Infrastructure investment, contract bundling among Ontario election issues for Toronto Construction Association
October 5, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46986/--infrastructure-investment-contract-bundling-among-ontario-el
Skilled trades, infrastructure investment crucial to northern Ontario
October 4, 2011 article from the Daily Commerical News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46958/--skilled-trades-infrastructure-investment-crucial-to-northern
Southwestern Ontario construction associations weigh in on provincial election
October 3, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46937
Construction employers call for end of Ontario College of Trades
September 23, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46807
Did Hudak fall for a Grit trap?
September 13, 2011 article from the Windsor Star.
http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Hudak+fall+Grit+trap/5392483/story.html
Safe at Work Ontario - Stakeholder Consultation Summary
The Ministry of Labour's Safe at Work Ontario (SAWO) Stakeholder Consultation Summary document
http://www.coca.on.ca/Storage/37/3007_SAWO_2011_Stakeholder_Consultation_Summary.pdf
McGuinty and Hudak race 'neck and neck'
September 1, 2011 article from the National Post.
http://www.nationalpost.com/McGuinty+Hudak+race+neck+neck/5336951/story.html
George Gritziotis Appointed First Chief Prevention Officer
August 30, 2011 article from the OHSinsider.com
http://ontarioohsreform.ohsinsider.com/ontario-ohs-reform-alerts/george-gritziotis-appointed-first-c
Outlook positive for stronger commercial construction heading into 2012
July 28, 2011 article from the Daily Commerical News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46023
Ontario Ministry of Labour plans August construction inspection blitz
July 28, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id46038/
National Post editorial board: Fear of Mike Harris won't save Ontario's Liberals
July 14, 2011 article from the National Post.
http://tinyurl.com/6er83fx
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board 2012 rate increase in Ontario reflects industry consultation
July 13, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id45243
Liberal cost control plan too optimistic, Ontario auditor says
June 28, 2011 article from the Toronto Star.
http://tinyurl.com/3b4vfcl
Canada's underground economy tops $30-billion
June 28, 2011 article from the Globe & Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/44un63r
The mathematically challenged Tim Hudak
June 22, 2011 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/6e34d6j
Court ruling in lawsuit by Cardinal Construction in Brockville, Ontario establishes duty of owner to disclose information to bidders
June 16, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44846
PC party could unseat Liberals in Ontario election: poll
June 13, 2011 article from the National Post.
http://tinyurl.com/3dchtkx
Associations debate merits of Ontario prompt payment bill
June 10, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44747
Federal government commits to building long-term infrastructure plan
June 9, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44723
Ontario Progressive Conservatives face criticism over apprenticeship proposal
June 8, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44707
Ontario officials dispute Progressive Conservative politician's claims of College of Trades tax on construction workers
June 7, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44677
Unionized carpenters and masons form Restoration Council of Ontario
June 6, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44664
Ontario passes major revamp of Occupational Health & Safety system
May 27, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44527
Criminal occupational health and safety convictions still difficult
May 24, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44469
Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak backs lien act reform
May 16, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44363
Ontario government to unveil 10-year infrastructure funding plan
May 5, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/
Employers up in arms over Ontario's 'secret' wage deal
May 5, 2011 article from the Globe & Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/3n97cu6
New prevention system in Ontario Bill 160 prompts concern over tracking premiums to Workplace Safety Insurance Board
April 21, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44010
Council of Ontario Construction Associations calls for clarification on chief prevention officer role in Bill 160
April 21, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id44005
Random drug and alcohol testing the 'coming wave' for Canadian construction
April 19, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43957
Dalton McGuinty avoids penalty box: Blizzard
April 13, 2011 article from the Toronto Sun.
http://tinyurl.com/3lbnf63
Canada's crumbling infrastructure: the silence is deafening
April 11, 2011 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/3cqr6qe
Construction associations praise Ontario 2011 budget, await details on 10-year infrastructure plan
March 31, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43724
Ontario Infrastructure Minister explains 2011 provincial budget plan for construction
March 31, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43699
Council of Ontario Construction Associations predicts restraint in provincial budget
March 29, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43635
Ont. Grits losing hold on Toronto
March 4, 2011 article from the Toronto Sun.
http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2011/03/04/17492586.html
Deficit and jobs are biggest issues in an election year says Council of Ontario Construction Associations
March 1, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43125
Ontario Masonry Contractors Association joins Council of Ontario Construction Associations
February 28, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id43138/
Council of Ontario Construction Associations recognizes individual, group contributions
February 17, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id42942?search_term=coca
Ontario Tories to launch campaign in Falls
January 20, 2011 article from the Welland Tribune.
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2939095
2010 construction starts in Canada had big leg up versus U.S.
January 12, 2011 article from the Daily Commercial News.
http://www.dcnonl.com/article/id42401
Prepare for spending cuts if PCs elected, Hudak warns
January 6, 2011 article from the National Post.
http://tinyurl.com/22rpxbs
In Ontario an election, yes, but much else besides
January 6, 2011 article from the Globe and Mail.
http://tinyurl.com/2agvzoq
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