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- Upcoming TCA Events
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Members Networking Workshop
June 24, 2025 - TCA Office
YCL Annual Boat Cruise (80% SOLD OUT!)
June 26, 2025 - Yankee Lady
TCA Wellness Retreat
(More details coming soon)
July 23, 2025 - Roof Garden
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Education and Professional Development
One of the core benefits of a TCA membership is the opportunity to advance your professional standing and qualifications in an industry characterized by stiff competition.
TCA offers several avenues for ongoing professional development through our educational arm.
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Steel group calls for government to step in to protect industry as U.S. tariffs jump
The head of Canada’s steel industry association says time is of the essence for the federal government to step in and help the industry as it faces existential threats from U.S. tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 per cent starting Wednesday, a punitive level that Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, says will essentially shut down exports to the country.
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Hamilton committee to hear public input on proposed development charge changes aimed at boosting construction
Hamilton’s audit, finance and administration committee will hold a public meeting on June 12 to gather opinions on proposed amendments to the city’s development charges by-law that was tabled in response to a weak construction market.
Changes are being proposed to offer financial support to encourage more residential and non-residential development in Hamilton.
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Province breaks ground on Ontario Line’s Queen Station
The Government of Ontario announced that excavation work at the Ontario Line’s Queen Station has started, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to build world-class transit.
With crews set to excavate more than 100,000 cubic metres of dirt and rock, the new Ontario Line platform at Queen Station will be built 40 metres below street level, directly beneath the existing TTC Queen Station.
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Construction slides as unemployment rises
Canadian employment was little changed in May, with the economy adding just 8,800 workers overall, reports Statistics Canada in its most recent Labour Force Survey. Also flat was the employment rate, which held steady at 60.8 per cent. The unemployment rate was on the rise, however increasing 0.1 percentage points to seven per cent in May, the highest non-pandemic rate since September of 2016.
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Pinchin Welcomes New CEO Shawn Till
Pinchin Ltd., a leading provider of environmental and engineering consulting services across North America, is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Till as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a strong track record in leadership, engineering, and technical services, Shawn brings deep industry expertise and a visionary approach to guiding Pinchin through its next phase of growth. He most recently served as CEO of Bureau Veritas North America, where he led a team of over 6,000 professionals. Prior to that, Shawn co-founded and led Primary Integration, a firm specializing in third-party commissioning of mission-critical facilities—demonstrating his entrepreneurial background and passion for advancing technical excellence.
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Ontario to make training centre exemptions to speed up workforce development
The Ontario government will soon be introducing a series of proposed changes that are meant to reduce red tape surrounding Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres.
The proposed amendments would exempt training centres supported by the SDF Capital Stream from certain permit and approval requirements that can slow down construction and impede Ontario’s ability to quickly build essential training facilities, states a release. The exemptions would mainly pertain to land use planning and include exemptions from the Planning Act, Heritage Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Municipal Act and the City of Toronto Act.
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Accessibility Standards Canada releases new standard to help build adaptable homes
Accessibility Standards Canada has published CAN/ASC-2.8:2025 – Accessible-Ready Housing, a new national standard designed to help future-proof homes by making them easily adaptable to meet evolving accessibility needs. Approved by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), this equity-driven standard ensures that homes are not only built to accommodate current residents but are also ready for life’s changes—such as aging in place or the onset of disabilities. The standard introduces Design for Accessible-Ready (DAR) principles, allowing homeowners and developers to build spaces that can be quickly and affordably modified.
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Infrastructure design team chosen for major Toronto waterfront project
Global professional services company GHD and SLA, a Danish nature-based design studio, have been awarded the role of prime consultant by Waterfront Toronto for phase one of infrastructure and streetscape design for a new island community.
Formerly known as Villiers Island, Ookwemin Minising is a new island born from a flood protection and river restoration project in Canada’s largest city. A historic gathering place, the Don River will be at the heart of this future community that is expected to provide residences for more than 15,000 people, with occupancy expected to start in by 2031.
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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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YCL Annual Boat Cruise - Thursday, June 26, 2025
(Tickets are already 80% Sold Out)
Get ready for an unforgettable evening—Don't Miss Out!
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