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Infrastructure a priority for Ontario
The Ontario government put infrastructure high on its priorities list when drafting its 2023 budget, which was revealed on March 23. In a post-budget statement, the government listed relieving gridlock, creating jobs, and connecting communities as reasons for its push to start construction on key infrastructure projects.
Plans for the province include: building a bridge crossing over the future Bradford Bypass; the next phase of construction for the new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph; continuing work to widen Highway 401 from Pickering through Eastern Ontario; as well as moving ahead with plans to build Highway 413.
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Ontario to increase immigration to fill jobs in skilled trades, tech, and health care
The Government of Ontario announced it is doubling the number of economic immigrants it selects in 2025 to over 18,000 to help solve the province’s critical labour shortage.
“From 9,000 immigration spots in 2021 to over 18,000 in 2025, today’s announcement is a significant win for the people of Ontario and will help us control our economic destiny by selecting more of the skilled immigrants we know are well-placed to succeed and build stronger communities for all of us,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
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Toronto’s Drake Hotel expansion wins 2022 Brick in Architecture Award
The U.S.-based Brick Industry Association’s (BIA’s) 2022 Brick in Architecture Awards have honoured the Drake Hotel’s Modern Wing in Toronto. Earning silver designation in the commercial category, it is among 45 other winning projects from the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, and Germany.
The Modern Wing’s striking facades were designed by architect Diamond Schmitt with various construction methods and materials to suit the surrounding environment.
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BHP Partners with 2Nations Bird at BHP’s Jansen Potash Projectaz
Bird Construction, together with BHP and 2Nations Bird Construction Limited Partnership are pleased to announce that the 2Nations Bird joint venture has been awarded two contracts by BHP for works on the Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project in Saskatchewan. 2Nations Bird is a partnership between Bird, Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation’s Willow Cree Developments General Partner Inc. and Fishing Lake First Nation’s Development Corporation, FLFN Ventures.
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Canada’s choosing high-carbon imports over greener steel options: CSPA
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) is calling on the federal government to take swift action to safeguard domestic jobs and protect the competitiveness of the industry because it is losing market share at an unprecedented rate to high-carbon offshore product being imported into the country.
The CSPA wants the federal government to introduce measures to curb the higher-carbon offshore imports as the situation is very challenging for domestic producers who are aggressively striving to achieve a more than a 45 per cent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and be net-zero by 2050.
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Businesses need government support to reach climate goals
Most Canadian business leaders are committed to integrating environment, social and governance (ESG) practices into their business strategies but say they need more help from government if Canada is to transition to a greener economy, finds a new KPMG in Canada survey.
The study, conducted for the audit, tax and advisory firm, polled more than 500 medium-sized businesses, with eight in 10 calling for additional tax incentives and investment tax credits to make it feasible for their companies to adopt clean technologies and clean energy sources.
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WZMH/Sparkbird unveils new apps for washrooms, modular installation
Toronto-based WZMH Architects has unveiled a new lineup of apps and other tech prototypes from its Sparkbird lab, the first and only dedicated R and D division operating under the wing of an architectural firm in Canada.
The innovations range from the deceptively simple Universal Washroom App to the Torqbot, a proposed robotic tool that may eventually employ another new Sparkbird app, the AI-powered doton, to assemble prefabricated building components.
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Alberici joint venture fast-tracks huge Windsor EV battery plant
Alberici Constructors president Greg Brokenshire played it close to the vest during a recent presentation on the fast-tracked NextStar EV battery plant currently under construction in Windsor, Ont. citing confidentiality.
But the details of the $5-billion project he was able to release offered every indication the battery project, a joint venture of automobile manufacturer Stellantis N.V. and lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Energy Solutions, will represent a milestone in speedy megaproject delivery.
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TCA Member Spotlight
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Advertise in Our Weekly Bulletin
Advertise your products and service in TCA's Weekly E-Connect bulletin. This email blast is sent to the members on Tuesday morning of each week. Please visit our website, or contact Vishawn Thompson for details.
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Swift Painters LTD is a painting company focused on residential, commercial & epoxy flooring. We offer interior, exterior & specialty painting. Our 8 painters are talented, take pride in their craftsmanship, have great communication skills, and are trained to have amazing customer service skills. Currently, we are onboarding more GC and focusing our marketing strategy on the commercial side of the business. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
For more information visit: https://swiftpainters.ca
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TCA 28th Annual Members' Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TCA 28th Annual Members' Day Event is on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at our Richmond Hill Head-office. Take advantage of this free event by registering today!
As a member of TCA, you'll have the opportunity to network with key decision-makers, grow your business, and, most importantly, raise awareness about your company's product(s) or service(s).
For the full details or to register, click here.
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TCA 2023 Annual Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar and save the date:
Save The Date:
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Location:
Angus Glen Golf Club
10080 Kennedy Road, Markham
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities Information to be announced soon!
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! | | |
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All certificates and notices published in the Daily Commercial News (DCN) are a flat fee of $300 (plus tax). Special Affinity Pricing of $200 per certificate is available to all ConstructConnect subscribers and TCA members. | |
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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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