about COCA
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a federation of construction associations, the largest and most representative group of Industrial, Commercial Institutional (ICI) and heavy civil construction employers in the province. We bring the concerns of our members to the attention of Queen’s Park and are committed to working with the government to ensure that Ontario’s legislative landscape is one in which our industry can grow and prosper.

the benefits of membership
Government Relations
COCA’s members have a powerful conduit to directly influence decisions that impact the construction industry in Ontario. On our members behalf COCA builds and fosters influence and relationships with decision makers.
Exchange of Ideas
Members have a forum to exchange information, ideas and best practices on construction industry issues in Ontario. This enables COA’s members to inform and protect their members and to provide leadership for their associations.
Exchange of Ideas
You have a forum to exchange information, ideas and best practices on construction industry issues in Ontario. This enables you to inform and protect your members and to provide leadership for your association.
Key Information
Members receive easy to understand, timely, relevant, credible, leading edge information that is contextualized for the construction industry. This means COCA members are always on top of the issues and their impact on the industry.
A Strong Voice
Our Federation is a strong voice for Ontario’s construction industry. COCA provides its members with the resources, credibility, relationships and expertise to increase the influence of their organizations.

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2018 year in review
2018 has been a year of change – it has been exciting, eventful and rewarding for COCA and all its members. Read our annual review to see how we can make changes together.
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Ontario To Reward Safe Employers
Ontario To Reward Safe Employers WSIB To Provide an Estimated $140 Million in Financial Incentives November 22, 2019 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development TORONTO - Ontario will reward its safest employers with an estimated $140 million for...
Link2Build.ca offers a new way to publish CSPs and other notices
Link2Build.ca offers a new way to publish CSPs and other notices Article by: James Raiswell, Vice President at ALTRnetiv Media Group Inc. Seven Ontario local construction associations (LCAs) have recently launched the Link2Build.ca website, a news and information...
To attract a generation that grew up with cellphones and iPads, the construction industry goes high-tech
Tech tools can help fix a shortage of skilled staff, experts and young workers say Brandie Weikle · CBC News When Vlad Rotaru leaves the office trailer at the Toronto construction site where he works, the most important tool he carries — apart from the hard hat and...
Celebrating National Skilled Trades and Technology Week
Government Launching Online Trades Hub November 4, 2019 11:30 A.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Ontario's Government is continuing to promote rewarding and vibrant career opportunities in the skilled trades as part of National Skilled Trades and...
Ontario Announces Major Program Investment in the Skilled Trades
Significant Program Expansion for Skilled Trades to Inspire the Next Generation October 31, 2019 1:30 P.M. Ministry of Education TORONTO — In the lead-up to National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced a record-level...
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