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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.
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HOW WE SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS
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.
KEY INFORMATION
Members receive easy-to-understand, timely, relevant, credible, leading-edge information 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 their organizations’ influence.
COCA 2023
YEAR IN REVIEW
COCA 2023 Year in Review
We are proud to share COCA's 2023 Year in Review with you: "Building Strength Through Resilience." Inside the 2023 Year in Review, you will find: ...
COCA Announces New Chair
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is pleased to announce that Ted Dreyer has been elected as its new Chair at the Annual...
Attorney General Announces Construction Act Review
At the Annual General Meeting of the Toronto Construction Association held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Attorney General Doug Downey announced...
COCA’s Most Consequential Leader Passes Away
In the almost 50 year history of the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA), Dr. David Surplis was unquestionably the provincial...
Ontario Launching Mobile Skilled Trades Classrooms
Ontario Launching Mobile Skilled Trades Classrooms Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced...
COCA’s Six Month Report to Membership
Six-Month Report to Membership - June 2023 The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a federation of 29 construction associations...
NEW PPE AND TOILET REGULATION IN EFFECT JULY 1, 2023
New PPE and Toilet Regulation In Effect July 1, 2023 So there can be no misunderstanding, here’s the new regulation under the Occupational Health...
COCA Awards for Outstanding Achievement
COCA Awards for Outstanding Achievement On June 15, 2023, COCA recognized outstanding contributions to improving the Ontario construction industry....
Ontario Budget Highlights
Government Continues Commitment to Infrastructure Investment – 2023-24 Budget Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, rose in the...
Bill 75 Creates New Secretariat for Queen’s Park Restoration
Bill 75 Creates New Secretariat for Queen’s Park Restoration On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7th the Minister for Legislative Affairs, Paul...
COCA 2022 Year in Review
We are proud to share with you COCA's 2022 Year in Review. Inside the 2022 Year in Review, you will find: Message from COCA Chair Romeo Milano...
Province’s Apprenticeship CEO Updates COCA Board on Year’s Progress
After spinning its wheels on this file for three years, in January 2022, our Ontario government finally launched the new organization to oversee the...
Can WSIB Increase Benefits and Employer Hold Premiums?
Our provincial government has proposed to increase loss of earnings (LOE) benefits paid to injured and sick workers by the Workplace Safety and...
Employers Will Require Naloxone Kits and Trained Staff in June 2023
Employers Will Require Naloxone Kits and Trained Staff in June 2023 This article has been updated to include a January 2023 MLITSD Update, which...
Sanitary Conditions on Construction Sites
Sanitary Conditions on Construction Sites The attached advisory on Sanitary Conditions on Constructions Sites, developed by IHSA in collaboration...
Prompt Payment and Adjudication Fact Sheets
Prompt Payment and Adjudication rules took effect on Oct. 1, 2019, and apply to all construction projects, with few exceptions. COCA has developed...
Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
Today, Minister McNaughton announced new initiatives to tackle labour shortages and modernize skilled trade by launching career fairs this fall to...
Ontario Budget August 2022
Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, delivered his 2022 budget following the Throne Speech on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 9th,It...
COCA 2022 Award Winners
COCA Honours Construction LeadersJune 2022 The Council of Ontario Construction Associations honoured construction industry leaders from across...
COCA’s Six Month Report to The Membership
COCA's Six Month Report to the Membership is highlights some of the activities and accomplishments of your provincial construction federation. As...
COCA’s 2022 Provincial Budget Highlights
PCs Will Campaign on Promises in Budget Shortly after 4:00 pm on the afternoon of Thursday, April 28th, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter...
COCA Bill 88 Submission
COCA’s submission regarding the amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that are proposed in Schedule 4 of Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022.
COCA 2021 Year in Review
In 2021 we learned how resilient and resourceful we can be as individuals, organizations, industries, and communities. Every time the ground...
COCA PreBudget Submission
In order to build towards a brighter future for Ontario’s society and the economy as we transition past what we hope is the worst of the global...
Adjudication Webinar – Recording Now Available
Council of Ontario Construction Associations Presents Adjudication - It's Not as Complicated as You Think! The recording of the webinar can be...
Province Releases the 2021 Fall Economic Statement
Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario. The plan lays out how the...
COCA Submission on the Proposal to Amend Ontario Regulation 213/91 the Notice of Project Requirements
COCA's submission on the Proposal to Amend Ontario Regulation 213/91 Construction Projects to Modernize the Notice of ProjectRequirements
COCA’s Submission on the Harmonization of Head Protection Requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
COCA' Submission on the Harmonization of Head Protection Requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
COCA’s Letter to WSIB on Surplus Distribution Model Consultations
COCA's letter provides our response on the proposed Workplace Compensation and Insurance Board (WSIB) Insurance Fund Surplus Distribution Model.
COCA’s Submission on Proposed Changes to Occupational Exposure Limits
COCA's letter supporting the submission made by the Ontario Mining Association in respect of Proposed Changes to Occupational Exposure Limits.
COCA’s Submission on WSIB’s Sufficiency Levels
COCA's submission in response to a consultation held with stakeholders in May 2021. COCA's submission supported the submission that was developed...
COCA Phase Two Submission to the Sherrard Panel on Skilled Trades June 2021
As part of the Sherrard Expert Panel on the Skilled Trades’ phase 2 consultation, COCA made a detailed submission that addressed the following three...
COCA’s Letter on MTO Contracts that Violate the Construction Act
COCA's letter to Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney about her ministry’s practice of contracting out of the provisions of the...
COCA Anti Racism Statement
Message from COCA Chair Romeo Milano For Canadians who have likely never experienced systemic racism, it is easy to deny its existence. Systemic...
COCA Letter to Premier Ford
Today COCA President, Ian, Cuningham, sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford asking that the Government reconsider the recent emergency order which shut...
Safety Bulletins
Update The health and safety guidance developed jointly by the Building Trades, CECCO and COCA have been updated. They have been updated to include...
Ontario Provides Emergency Child Care for Critical Frontline Workers
As Ontario schools move to remote learning due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission across communities and the increasing risks posed to...
COCA Working at Heights Standards Review Submission
COCA's submission to the MLTSD regarding the review of the Working at Heights program and endorsing the submission made by a joint working group of...
COCA Submission on First Aid Modernization Consultation
COCA's submission supporting the transfer of the First Aid regulation out of the WSIA.
COCA Announces New Chair
At its Annual General Meeting held on the morning of February 25, 2021, Romeo Milano, was elected as Chair of the Council of Ontario Construction...
COCA PreBudget Submission
COCA's pre-budget submission to the government recommendeing relief for contractors from pandemic related delay claims and unanticipated costs,...
COCA Letter to the Prime Minister Regarding Enbridge Line 5
COCA Letter urging Prime Minister Trudeau and the federal government to strongly oppose the shutdown of Enbridge Line 5 which provides much of...
COCA’s Bill 238 Submission
COCA letter urging Prime Minister Trudeau and the federal government to strongly oppose the shutdown of Enbridge Line 5 which provides much of...
Provincial Budget Highlights
Ontario Budget Highlights Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Rod Phillips, delivered his first budget, the Ford government’s second, on the afternoon...
Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3
Public Gatherings Will Increase in Size as the Province Continues its Path to Economic Recovery July 13, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier...
Ontario Focusses on Renewal, Growth, and Economic Recovery
July 10, 2020 10:45 A.M. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO - Today, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Province Maintains Flexibility to Protect Public Health as Economy Gradually Reopens July 9, 2020 7:00 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The...
Ontario Starting Down the Path to Growth, Renewal and Economic Recovery
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act Will Help Create Jobs and Opportunities, Build Stronger Communities July 8, 2020 2:15 P.M. Office of the Premier...
Government Proposes Made-in-Ontario Plan for Growth, Renewal and Economic Recovery
Measures Would Help Deliver Critical Infrastructure Projects Faster July 6, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Government of Ontario...
Ontario Launches Online Training to Promote Safe Workplaces
Real-Time Courses Make It Easier for People to Get Essential Qualifications July 3, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― As the province...
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Reopening of Regions June 24, 2020 11:15 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― In consultation with the Chief...
Ontario Moves Forward with Infrastructure Projects that Improve Communities and Create Jobs
Spring 2020 P3 Market Update Signals Government’s Commitment to Build June 18, 2020 2:00 P.M. Ministry of Infrastructure TORONTO - The Ontario...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Approach as Reopening Continues June 17, 2020 7:00 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario government has...
Ontario Releases Guide on How to Develop a Workplace Safety Plan
New Toolkit Will Help Employers Create Safer Working Environments for Employees during COVID-19 June 16, 2020 12:30 P.M. Office of the Premier...
More People Can Get Back to Work as Additional Businesses and Services to Reopen This Week
Ontario Moving More Regions into Stage 2 on Friday June 15, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — More people will be able to get back to...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Support Its Reopening Efforts
Province Extends the Suspension of Limitation Periods and Time Periods for Legal Proceedings until September June 6, 2020 7:00 A.M. Office of the...
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30
Extension Key to Protecting Ontarians as Province Safely Reopens June 2, 2020 8:15 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― In consultation with the...
Support for Small Business Tenants and Landlords Now Available
Ontario commercial landlords can apply for urgent rent assistance through Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses May 29,...
PPO Ontario Construction Act Trade Contractors Guide
Prompt Payment Ontario's Ontario Construction Act Trade Contractors Guide authored by Geza R Banfai, Counsel, McMillan LLP, with the assistance of...
Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction During COVID-19
Retailers to follow health and safety guidelines Office of the Premier TORONTO ― The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street...
Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines
Steady Decrease in COVID-19 Cases Required Before Beginning Next Stage of Reopening Office of the Premier TORONTO ― The Ontario government is...
Health and Safety Association Guidance Documents for Workplaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The Ontario Government today announced and released a series of more than 60 technical sector guidance documents to further support employers and...
Ontario Unveils Guiding Principles to Reopen the Province
Government of Ontario Premier and Ministers Commit to New Phased Approach for a Safe Restart and Recovery April 27, 2020 1:30 P.M. Office of the...
Prime Minister announces partnerships with provinces and territories to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the federal government has reached an agreement in principle with all provinces and...
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
New order issued to support people with mental health and addictions issues Office of the Premier TORONTO — On the advice of the Chief Medical...
Physical Distancing Posters for Construction
The Office of the Chief Prevention Officer has asked that we share physical distancing posters that multiple ministries are sharing with...
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
Sustained Measures Necessary to Stop the Spread and Protect Public Health April 14, 2020 3:30 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― On the advice of...
Ontario Takes Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Province Extends Emergency Orders until April 23 April 11, 2020 8:00 A.M.| Office of the Premier TORONTO — To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and...
Ontario Accelerates Essential Construction Projects During COVID-19
Extending Construction Hours Will Help Keep Ontario Workers Safe TORONTO — In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Ontario is extending...
Ontario Starts Planning for Economic Recovery
Premier Ford Appoints Team to Develop Plan for Post-Pandemic Growth and Prosperity TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a new Ontario Jobs...
Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Additional Measures Necessary to Protect the Health and Safety of the People of Ontario April 3, 2020 2:15 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO —...
Public Required to Identify Themselves if Charged with Breaching an Emergency Order During the COVID-19 Outbreak
March 31, 2020 9:00 P.M. Ministry of the Solicitor General TORONTO — People who are being charged with an offence under the Emergency Management and...
Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
All Outdoor Recreational Amenities across Province Now Closed March 30, 2020 8:45 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — In an effort to stop the...
Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites
March 29, 2020 1:00 P.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development TORONTO — Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills...
Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of More Than Five People with Strict Exceptions
Stronger action required to stop the spread of COVID-19 March 28, 2020 9:15 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is...
Additional Support for Canadian Businesses from the Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Government of Canada is making additional investments to support Canadian businesses from the economic impacts of COVID-19. These new...
CCA releases COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites
OTTAWA, March 27, 2020 – Yesterday, CCA issued a press release reaffirming the industry’s top priority is our commitment to the health, safety and...
COVID-19 Best Practices for Construction in Ontario
March 27, 2020 Ron Kelusky, Ontario's Chief Prevention Officer, has released a link for COVID-19 best practices for...
Ontario Enabling Financial Relief for Businesses
New financial measure will allow insurance premium payment deferrals for six months March 26, 2020 12:30 P.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and...
Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses – Canada.ca
March 25, 2020 The Federal Government introduced the Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses. To support workers and help...
Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659
March 25, 2020 9:45 A.M. Office of the Premier The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses...
Ontario Providing Electricity Relief to Families, Small Businesses and Farms During COVID-19
Province suspending time-of-use rates for 45 days March 24, 2020 1:15 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO - To support Ontarians through the rapidly...
List of Essential Workplaces
March 23, 2020 8:00 P.M. Office of the Premier For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity...
Ontario Closing At-Risk Workplaces to Protect Health and Safety
Business-owners Encouraged to Continue their Operations Through Work-From-Home Policies and Innovative Business Models March 23, 2020 8:30 P.M....
Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces to Fight Spread of COVID-19
New Measures to Further Protect the Health and Safety of the People of Ontario March 23, 2020 1:30 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — To further...
Ontario Significantly Enhancing COVID-19 Screening Measures and Supports
Interactive Self-Assessment Tool Now Available to Help Keep People Safe March 23, 2020 10:00 A.M. Ministry of Health TORONTO — With the increasing...
COVID-19 Advisory for Construction Sites
Four organizations from both the labour and employer sides of the construction industry have joined together with a common position regarding the...
COCA COVID-19 Information
COCA has compiled, from available online information a list of resources and Best Practices. We will update this information as new information and...
Ontario Supporting Workers, Municipalities and Retailers in Response to COVID-19
Emergency Sitting Sees Two Critical Pieces of Legislation Receive Unanimous Consent March 19, 2020 2:25 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― Today,...
Ontario building trades training suspended
Don Wall | Daily Commerical News - March 19, 2020 Training of building trades workers has been essentially shut down across Ontario as fears of the...
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
The Federal Government today announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures,...
COCA Letter to the Provincial Government on Pandemic Response In the Construction Industry
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Today, The Council of Ontario Construction Associations sent a letter to the Provincial Goverment on the need...
Ontario enters state of emergency; business leaders show support
DCN-JOC News Services March 18, 2020 TORONTO — As Ontario Premier Doug Ford explicitly noted that the construction sector will remain in operation...
Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public
Significantly Enhanced Measures will Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 March 17, 2020 9:13 A.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO - Today, the Government...
Ontario Needs Skilled Immigrants
Ontario Needs Skilled Immigrants March 11, 2020 9:00 A.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Ottawa —Today, Monte McNaughton,...
Ontario Exploring How To Prepare More People for Good Jobs
Province Reviewing Workforce Development and Training To Match Programs with the Needs of a Changing Economy March 9, 2020 2:00 P.M. Ministry of...
BuildForce Releases 2020-2029 Ontario Labour Market Forecast
February 4, 2020 Ottawa – The Ontario construction and maintenance sector continues to operate at close to full capacity driven by high volumes of...
Ontario Construction Safety Blitz Begins
Inspectors Targeting Personal Protective Equipment as Part of Safety Push February 4, 2020 9:00 A.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills...
Ontario takes Action to Address Skilled Trades Shortage
New Ads Showcase Skilled Trades as a Viable First Option January 10, 2020 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development TORONTO —...
Ontario Creating New Training Partnerships, Jobs
Investment in Training Will Help Workers Get the Skills Employers Need December 6, 2019 12:30 P.M. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ontario Launches Unsolicited Infrastructure Proposals Framework
Government Creating New Way for Private Sector to Share Innovative Infrastructure Ideas October 15, 2019 12:30 P.M. Ministry of Infrastructure...
Building Trades calls for national health, safety strategy
Daily Commerical News | Don Wall Recent strong numbers on construction health and safety in Ontario and across Canada mask continuing problems that...
Ontario Repairing Roads and Bridges to Get People Moving
October 3, 2019 10:00 A.M. Ministry of Transportation TORONTO - The Ontario government is putting people first by helping municipalities make roads...
Safety Blitz Targets Cause of Top Workplace Injuries
Ontario Ministry of Labour Inspectors Focusing on Musculoskeletal, Respiratory illnesses October 1, 2019 10:35 A.M. Ministry of Labour TORONTO -...
Statement by Attorney General Doug Downey on Delivering Construction Industry Prompt Payment on Time
October 1, 2019 10:00 A.M. Ministry of the Attorney General Today, Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario, issued the following statement: "Our...
Ontario Establishes Construction Advisory Panel
September 26, 2019 10:15 A.M. Ministry of Labour THE BLUE MOUNTAINS - The Ontario government is partnering with the construction sector by...
Learn about the advisors leading consultations to modernize the apprenticeship and skilled trades system.
On Septmer 23, 2019 Ross Romano, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced that Adam Melnick and Andrew Pariser have been appointed...
Making It Easier and Faster to Work in the Skilled Trades:
Government Appoints Training and Skills Advisors to Consult with Industry and Stakeholders September 23, 2019 2:15 P.M. Ministry of Training,...
More Than $600 Million Back Into Ontario Economy After WSIB Eliminates Unfunded Liability Charge
Move good for employers and workers; will spur growth and investment in Ontario September 24, 2019 9:45 A.M. Ministry of Labour TORONTO - Ontario's...
The ‘proper invoice’: What parties to a construction project need to know
On-Site Magazine | by Catherine DiMarco The new prompt payment provisions under section I.1 of Ontario’s Construction Act (formerly called...
$65B IO pipeline a big job creator: Scott
Don Wall | Daily Commerical News Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott has unveiled a $65-billion P3 project pipeline that she says will...
Constructors have enhanced safety obligations
Cathy Chandler | Canadian Occupational Safety magazine Constructors, also known as prime contractors or contractors, have significant legal...
Canada Employment Insurance Commission announces 2020 Employment Insurance Premium Rate and Maximum Insurable Earnings
From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release September 13, 2019 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social...
Building a Skilled Workforce in Hamilton and Stoney Creek
September 12, 2019 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities STONEY CREEK - Today, David Piccini, Parliamentary Assistant to the...
Ontario Investing in Research to Strengthen Economy and Create Jobs
September 4, 2019 1:30 P.M. | Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO — Ontario is demonstrating it is open for business...
How prompt payment and adjudication rules will impact relationships throughout the construction payment chain
September 3, 2019 | On-SiteCanada's Construction MagazineBy Sandra Skivsky. Sandra is the Chair with National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada...
Ontario Investing in Community, Culture and Recreational Projects
Infrastructure funds will go toward renovations, upgrades and new construction September 3, 2019 11:00 A.M. Ministry of Infrastructure TORONTO —...
Tribunal Chair Appointed Deputy Minister of Labour
David N Corbett has been appointed as the new permanent Deputy Minister of Labour succeeding Sophie Dennis who retired recently after a long and...
Attorney General Designates Authorized Nominating Authority
The Attorney General of Ontario, Doug Downey, recently designated ADR Chambers as the Authorized Nominating Authority (ANA) as prescribed in the...
COCA’s WSIB Operational Review Submission (July 2019)
In July 2019 The Council of Ontario Construction Associations made a submission to Ms. Regner Dykeman & Mr. Speer to provide advice with regard...
Ontario Cutting Red Tape to Support Jobs and Growth in the Construction Industry
Changes Will Help Workers and Businesses Resolve Disputes Faster and Get Paid on Time July 18, 2019 11:00 A.M. Ministry of the Attorney General...
Ontario Builds Skilled Workforce with Strengthened Employment Services
Province moves forward with easy to use, localized employment services to create jobs Ontario's government is putting people first by improving...
COCA Honours Construction Leaders
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations honoured construction industry leaders from across Ontario with the presentation of the Cliff...
COCA’s Hard Hat Special Achievement Award renamed to honour past chair
COUNCIL OF ONTARIO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATIONS — The Construction Hard Hat Special Achievement Award presented annually by the Council of Ontario...
Changes to Act Allow WSIB to Address Construction Executive Officers in Rate Framework
As a result of amendments made to the Workplace and Insurance Act (WSIA), the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board now has the ability to establish...
Moderate Recession Puts Government’s Plan to Balance At Risk
On June 25 th the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released a Commentary report titled “Addressing the Impact of an Economic...
COCA Honours Construction Leaders
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations honoured construction industry leaders from across Ontario with the presentation of the Cliff...
COCA Scores Another Win; Bill 108 Addresses Executive Officers in Construction
Bill 108 is titled the “More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019”. In total it amends 15 statutes. Buried in the Bill is Schedule 13 which if passed will...
COCA e-News: May 2019
List of articles in this issue: COCA Finds Flaw in Federal Prompt Payment Act Government Cuts Prevention Spending What’s the Status of the Budget...
Government Cuts Prevention Spending
An article in the May 10 th issue of the Toronto Star reported on budget cuts to the Ministry of Labour’s Prevention Office. The article reported...
COCA Finds Flaw in Federal Prompt Payment Act
Bill C97 is the federal government’s budget Bill. Like the Ontario government’s budget Bill, Bill 100, C97 is a large omnibus Bill that amends many...
CFBA Honours Founding Member Gary Van Bolderen
The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) honoured founding member, Gary van Bolderen, on the occasion of his retirement from the CFBA Board of...
COCA Submission Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (May 2019)
May 2019 COCA submission made to The Honourable Wayne Easter, Chair, Standing Committee on Finance, Parliament of Canada regarding Prompt Payment...
New IHSA Services to Support CoR Certification
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) and the construction industry have made significant strides since the IHSA first brought the...
Features of Ontario’s Framework for the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship System
Schedule 40 of Bill 100, the government’s budget bill, proposes a new statute, the Modernizing the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2019...
Budget Bill Proposes Framework for New Trades System
April 16, 2019 Following his reading of the budget speech on Thursday, April 11th, Finance Minister Vic Fideli introduced Bill 100 Protecting What...
Government to Refine P3 Model to Attract More Foreign Competition
At the Ontario Construction Secretariat’s recent State of the Industry and Outlook Conference , Infrastructure Minister Monte McNaughton announced...
Construction Day at Queens Park
COCA’s Construction Day at Queen’s Park was held on Monday, March 18th. The focus of the meetings was to introduce new MPP’s to COCA and to inform...
Institute for Work and Health Conclude Working at Heights Successful
As of April 1, 2015, the Ontario Ministry of Labour mandated that all workers on construction projects who work at heights must have completed an...
COCA’s 2019 Pre Budget Submission (February 2019)
Ontario’s Priorities for the People - Council of Ontario Construction Associations' 2019 Pre-Budget Submission.
A Modern Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship System (December 2018)
Introduction The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a federation of 30 construction associations which represents 10,000 general...
COCA Submission Regarding Bill 57 Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act 2018 December
COCA's submission to The Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs, regarding Bill 57 Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act 2018.
COCA Letter to The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada (August 2018)
In August 2018, COCA made a submission to The Honourable Carla Qualtrough Office of the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada,...
COCA Submission on Proposed Regulations to the Construction Lien Act (March 2018)
In July 2019 The Council of Ontario Construction Associations made a submission to Ms. Regner Dykeman & Mr. Speer to provide advice with regard...
COCA Submission on Accreditation Program Consultation (January 2018)
COCA's submission to the Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Management System and Employer Recognition Program on Accreditation...