COVID-19 Archives

COCA Letter to Premier Ford

Apr 26, 2021 | COCA News, COVID-19

Today COCA President, Ian, Cuningham, sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford asking that the Government reconsider the recent emergency order which shut down much of the commercial component of the construction industry. Click here to read the COCA Letter ← Safety...

Safety Bulletins

Apr 25, 2021 | COCA News, COVID-19

Update The health and safety guidance developed jointly by the Building Trades, CECCO and COCA have been updated. They have been updated to include recent changes to the Reopening Ontario Act that require the wearing of eye protection when a worker is working within...

Ontario Provides Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers

Apr 15, 2021 | COVID-19

As Ontario schools move to remote learning due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission across communities and the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants, frontline workers will have access to emergency child care for their school-aged...

Ontario Legislature Adjourns after Significant Sitting in Response to COVID-19

Jul 22, 2020 | COVID-19

Emergency Measures Passed to Protect the Public and Prepare for Economic Recovery July 22, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario Legislature adjourned after an unprecedented session that saw cross-partisan collaboration in the fight against...

Ontario Moving More Regions into Stage 3

Jul 20, 2020 | COVID-19

More Businesses and Services Across the Province Can Safely Reopen on Friday July 20, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government is allowing seven more regions to enter Stage 3 on Friday, increasing the number of businesses and public spaces...

Ontario Extends Emergency Orders

Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19

Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens July 16, 2020 10:00 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended most emergency orders currently in force under...