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- Upcoming TCA Events
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- TCA Member Benefit
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- TCIC Upcoming Courses
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Construct Canada Trade Show
December 3 - 5, 2025 - Metro Convention Centre, South Building
TCA Breakfast at The Buildings Show
Thursday, December 4, 2025
TCA Christmas Luncheon 2025
December 5, 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Networking
With over 1,800 member companies, TCA offers you a unique opportunity to meet, grow and build lasting connections with a wide range of likeminded industry professionals. We offer endless avenues for members to expand their industry connections through ongoing social events, industry committees, and educational events, some of which are FREE to attend. New to the association? what better way to get out there and build connections in the industry.
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Building Canada strong: Budget 2025 puts construction contractors at the heart of Buy Canadian Policy
Canada’s construction industry is poised for a major boost as Budget 2025 delivers on its promise to “Buy Canadian” and strengthen the country’s industrial and economic resilience. In response to global trade uncertainties, the Canadian Federal Government recently unveiled a strategy to reduce dependence on foreign markets and prioritize domestic production, providing new opportunities for contractors and suppliers across the country.
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Hamilton surpasses $2B in construction value, but number of permits declining
In early October, the City of Hamilton surpassed $2 billion in construction value for building permits this year, despite the number of permits curtailing.
“Hamilton’s strong industrial growth is creating new jobs and strengthening our local economy. By streamlining development processes, removing barriers, and implementing new measures such as development charge exemptions, we’ve unlocked stalled projects and spurred new investment.
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Contractors advised to review projects to see if they are required to have AEDs onsite
Constructors in Ontario are being advised to review current and upcoming projects to determine if they need automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on their worksites as of Jan. 1.
That ‘s when regulations come into effect that require the devices to be readily available on construction sites when projects last three months or longer and employ 20 or more workers, a recent webinar on AEDs sponsored by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario was told.
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Building Ontario Fund investing $83M to support student housing at TMU
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing approximately $83 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to create a new, multi-phased student housing development at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The first phase of the project will result in a new 21-storey tower at 100 Bond Street.
The new residence at 100 Bond Street will add nearly 1,400 new student beds in the heart of downtown Toronto. The project will more than double TMU’s on-campus housing capacity and provide affordable accommodation options well below average Toronto rents.
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Fall update: Ontario to scrap legal requirement to set and update climate target
The Ontario government says it wants to scrap parts of a law requiring it to set and update its emission reductions targets, wiping out legislation that’s been key to a youth-led constitutional challenge of its climate plan.
The government’s plan to repeal parts of the 2018 Cap and Trade Cancellation Act was buried in Thursday’s fall economic statement.
The government says it will repeal the sections requiring the province to establish emissions reductions targets, prepare a climate plan and issue progress reports.
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Buildings Show expands education and networking with OHBA partnership, new engineering roundtable for 2025
The Buildings Show will introduce new programming and partnerships when it returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Dec. 3 to 5, including a dedicated education track curated by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), an inaugural engineering roundtable, and expanded networking events.
The OHBA partnership aims to strengthen the show’s focus on residential construction by offering an exclusive series of seminars on current market challenges and opportunities.
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Leadership transition in the works for Altus Group
Commercial real estate intelligence provider Altus Group Limited has announced leadership changes to its executive team and board of directors.
Jim Hannon is departing the company as Chief Executive Officer and director, effective immediately. Mike Gordon, Altus Group’s former CEO and director since 2020, has been appointed executive chair, effective immediately, and has agreed to assume the CEO role in Q1 2026.
Raymond Mikulich is stepping down from the chair role and remaining on the board as a director, a release notes.
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OBCT report shows ‘persistent’ challenges for women in construction
Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) recently released the results of its 2025 Advancing Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Building Trades survey, which shows while there is progress, persistent challenges remain.
Presented during the recent Ontario Building Trades Annual Convention in Windsor, the new report highlights while most tradeswomen are committed to long-term careers in the industry, barriers such as harassment, lack of appropriate washroom facilities, limited child care options and underrepresentation in leadership roles, continue to affect recruitment and retention.
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Lodestar Structures – The Building System That’s Changing Construction
Lodestar Structures is redefining how the world builds. Through its patented precast
concrete building system, Lodestar has introduced a smarter, faster, and stronger method
of construction that challenges traditional alternatives. The Lodestar system integrates
precision-engineered components that arrive on-site ready for rapid assembly—cutting
construction time dramatically while enhancing quality and durability. What once took
months to build can now be achieved in weeks, with superior structural integrity and longterm performance.
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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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Pedestal Solutions Inc. (based in Sutton West, Ontario) designs and manufactures durable, NEMA 3R-rated outdoor power pedestals and electrical distribution enclosures for Canadian infrastructure projects. Their portfolio serves municipalities, utilities, marinas, parks and commercial clients — offering custom-built and “ready-to-install” units that include features like timers, contactors, and metering. Canadian-owned with over 30 years’ experience, they support engineering teams via digital drawings, catalog access and a trusted distributor network.
For more information please visit: www.pedestalsolutions.com
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TCA X HOME DEPOT MEET & GREET WITH DWAYNE DE ROSARIO! ENTER TO WIN!
December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Metro Toronto Convention Centre - SOUTH BUILDING
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Deadline to enter is Friday, November 21, 2025
For a chance to meet Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario in person at The Buildings Show! This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a guaranteed FREE signed jersey for the winners!
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TCA Breakfast at The Buildings Show—REGISTRATION IS FULL!
TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST ON FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, PLEASE EMAIL: SFERNANDES@TCACONNECT.COM.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
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This year we will hear from Angela Clayton, appointed President & CEO of Infrastructure Ontario (IO) in July 2025.
With over 25 years of experience in the infrastructure and volunteer sectors, Angela has an established track record of performance. She has experience working in both the public and private sectors and has refined her skills in the areas of strategic planning, risk management, and program management. Her roles have included managing large and complex projects and portfolios.
*Please note that this is for TCA Members-Only.*
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90% SOLD OUT!!!
TCA 2025 Christmas Luncheon—Hurry and Sign up Now
December 5, 2025 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre - SOUTH BUILDING - Exhibit Halls F & G
| | We are thrilled to be exhibiting at The 2025 Buildings Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, from December 3-5! Don’t miss the chance to connect with us! REGISTER NOW, and visit us at booth #1313. | | Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! | | | | 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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