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- Upcoming TCA Events
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TCA Boat Cruise (ON SALE NOW!)
August 7, 2024
TCA FREE Members' Networking Workshop: September 10, 2024
TCA Women's Golf Event (ON SALE NOW!)
September 12, 2024
YCL Pub Night Event - (SAVE THE DATE) November, 2024
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Project Opportunities
With a TCA membership, companies gain access to endless project opportunities at the municipal, provincial and national scale, as well as support services to help land the project. We offer an electronic plans room service through the ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (CCPI) platform complete with staff and technical support giving you round-the-clock project access. .
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Ontario to accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year
The Government of Ontario announced it plans to accelerate construction on the Gardiner Expressway by at least one year by providing up to $73 million to the City of Toronto on the condition that work may be allowed to proceed up to a 24/7 basis.
This accelerated timeline moves the construction completion date from April 2027 to at least April 2026, which will benefit Ontario’s economy by an estimated $273 million by getting drivers and goods out of gridlock a year faster than planned.
Ontario’s investment will support contractors working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with multiple shifts per day.
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Chris Campbell: Breaking barriers as first Black president of Carpenters’ Union Local 27
Kingston, Jamaica-born Chris Campbell, recently named the first black president of influential labour organization Carpenters’ Union Local 27, says he draws inspiration from those before him.
Also from Jamaica, Smith joined the Carpenters’ Union in the 1970s and became business representative for Local 27, the first full-time black business representative in the history of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Canada who also served as the GTA local’s vice-president.
Migrating to Canada in 1987 after attending a technical school in Kingston, Campbell became a Local 27 member in 1990.
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Site chosen for new hospital in Waterloo
The Ontario government has invested $5 million to support the early planning and construction of a new hospital in Waterloo, Ont. and announced the location of the facility July 22.
The University of Waterloo has been chosen as the site for the new state-of-the-art hospital being built for Waterloo Region in partnership with St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital.
Planning work between the hospitals and the University of Waterloo is underway, with the new hospital expected to open in 2035.
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Ontario investing $260M in Skills Development Fund Training Stream
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing up to an additional $260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to tackle the province’s labour shortage and connect Ontario workers with high-paying jobs in their communities.
This will be the largest round of funding since the SDF Training Stream was launched in 2021 and brings Ontario’s total investment through the Fund to up to $1.4 billion. The government is also investing over $7.2 million through a previous round of SDF to train nearly 3,300 workers in the Kitchener area and across Ontario.
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Toronto on the cusp of a major modular housing transition
The City of Toronto is taking concrete action to accelerate modular and rapid-build construction of housing.
Within a few months, the municipality will have an expanded roster of pre-qualified vendors who can quickly build housing that can be accessed and used by all municipalities in Ontario.
Recently, city staff were directed to increase the list of vendors and make them available to other jurisdictions. Council also took it a step further, ordering Toronto’s chief building official to review and strengthen guidelines, checklists and tools that help facilitate approvals and support those who manufacture buildings partially or completely off-site in a facility.
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Funds support safety training initiative for the construction industry
The Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Ontario Research Fund (OFR) have provided the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College with $834,550 in funding to help find creative solutions to address workplace hazards and injuries in the skilled trades.
The funding will be directed to CISWP’s newest initiative, the Centre for Ontario’s Network of Skilled Trade Researchers, Unions, Contractors and Tradespeople (CONSTRUCT). CONSTRUCT looks to facilitate collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders in the skilled trades to assess challenges and opportunities related to job conditions, workload and equipment to help drive improvements in safety and performance across the industry.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge celebrates completion of deck connection
Officials from both sides of the Canada-U.S. border gathered to celebrate the latest achievement in the ongoing construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with the work to connect the bridge deck between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan now complete and the bridge becoming an official border crossing. Joined by the U.S. Federal Highway Administrator, Shailen Bhatt, the Mayor of Windsor, senior officials from the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, local elected officials and project team members, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer represented Canada and Michigan respectively as co-owners of the public bridge.
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Heat Stress Tips from THEM
As global temperatures rise, outdoor workers are increasingly at risk of heat stress, a condition that can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. At T. Harris Environmental Management Inc., we understand the importance of protecting our employees from the dangers of heat stress. Here’s a comprehensive guide on recognizing, preventing, and managing heat stress in the workplace.
The Impact of Heat Stress
Heat stress can significantly affect both employees and employers. The risk of accidents increases by 7-15%, decreases productivity by 1-3% per every degree over 25°C, and raises costs from potential illness, injury, and high turnover rates due to heat-related illnesses1.
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TCA Member Spotlight
Get your company in front of like-minded industry colleagues and grow your network and business opportunities! Click here, to learn more and to complete the application form.
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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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Upcoming Industry events
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Newest Gold Seal Employer
Huge Congratulations to Bird Construction and Chandos Construction
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Almost one week away! Purchase your ticket now and don't miss the boat!
TCA 2024 Boat Cruise Event - August 7, 2024
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*For TCA Members Only*
TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 -
RSVP for Free Now and don't forget!
TCA Members! Sign up to attend TCA's free members' networking workshop on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with industry peers, build strong professional relationships, and grow your business.
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TCA's Members' Networking Workshop aims to help you:
- Apply effective networking skills that help build and grow your business relations.
- Develop effective self-introduction and networking plans.
- Network with our sponsors and attend virtual networking sessions.
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Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale!
TCA 6th Annual Women's Golf Day: September 12, 2024
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TCA Advantage Club: CNE 2024 Corporate Rates: SAVE UP TO 44%! | |
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2024 Canadian National Exhibition Save up to 44%!
Purchase your CNE tickets online with our unique corporate code and save! CNE Corporate Rates are the lowest available. You save off gate prices and retail partner prices too -- up to 44%! To purchase tickets, email us at info@tcaconnect.com, for the unique access link and code.
Please note that this offer is exclusively for TCA Members!
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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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