April 21, 2026


IN THIS ISSUE:


  • Upcoming TCA Events
  • Advertise in our weekly bulletin
  • TCA Member Benefit
  • Industry News
  • TCA Member Spotlight
  • Important TCA Updates
  • Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) - TCA Member discount
  • TCIC Upcoming Courses
 


UPCOMING EVENTS

TCA MEMBER BENEFIT

TCA Members' Day

May 13, 2026 - TCA Office


TCA Annual Golf Tournament

May 28, 2026 - Angus Glen


YCL Boat Cruise

June 25, 2026


TCA Summer Event 2026

August 6, 2026 

Marketing and Promotion


Advertising through TCA’s numerous print and digital platforms is a great way to cost-effectively promote your business and services to your specific target market while extending your industry reach.


Free display opportunity at TCA Annual Members’ Day and event sponsorships are also available to give your business and brand more exposure.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Ontario proposes first WSIB income replacement benefit increase in nearly 30 years


The Ontario government is proposing the first increase in nearly 30 years to income replacement benefits workers receive through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) if they are injured on the job.


If passed, the changes would increase WSIB Loss-of-Earnings (LOE) benefits to 90 per cent of a worker’s take-home pay, up from 85 per cent.





Click here, to read the full news article.

Ontario’s six largest public housing providers join forces


For the first time, the largest public housing providers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) are joining forces to support the more than 150,000 residents they serve across their six portfolios.


The GTHA Community Housing Collaborative includes the six largest public housing providers in the GTHA: CityHousing Hamilton, Housing Durham, Halton Community Housing Corporation, Housing York Inc., Peel Housing Corporation and Toronto Community Housing.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

University of Toronto unveils design for new Temerty Building


The University of Toronto has unveiled the design of its new Temerty Building — a nine-storey, 388,000-square-foot facility will bring together the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Arts & Science at the heart of the St. George campus on King’s College Circle.


The project builds on a vision first articulated in Temerty Medicine’s2018–2023 Academic Strategic Plan. Developed through consultations with faculty, staff, learners and hospital partners, the plan identified the need for a modernized facility that could unite researchers, educators and learners across health-care disciplines.




Click here, to read the full news article.

Tunnelling officially starts on the Ontario Line


The Ontario government is marking the official start of tunnelling for the Ontario Line, signifying a major construction milestone.  


Two tunnel boring machines are digging twin tunnels from Exhibition Station toward the Don Yard near the Don Valley Parkway and Lakeshore Boulevard, as deep as 40 metres below the surface, a release reads.  


Tunnelling will start in phases with the first tunnel boring machine digging the tunnel for the eastbound track, followed by the second tunnel boring machine, which will dig the tunnel for the westbound track.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

Year in review: League of Champions focuses on growing member engagement


LOC partners with Institute for Work and Health for safety culture survey


This past year has been transformative for the League of Champions (LOC) with the introduction of a new leader and the addition of a number of new programs and initiatives.


In addition to in-person events, the league, a cross-sectoral organization aimed at promoting health and safety excellence in the construction industry, launched a brand new website, a quarterly newsletter and a virtual roundtable focusing on industry issues.



Click here, to read the full news article.

Canada Building Permits Drop 8.4% in February Amid Non-Residential Decline


According to Statistics Canada, the total value of building permits in Canada declined significantly in February 2026, falling by $1.1 billion (-8.4%) to $12.1 billion. This decrease reflects weakening construction intentions, primarily driven by a sharp downturn in the non-residential sector.


Non-Residential Construction Sees Sharp Decline


The non-residential sector experienced the largest drop, decreasing by $1.3 billion (-24.0%) to $4.0 billion—marking the steepest decline since April 2023.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 

How three Line 5 Eglinton stations tackled major design challenges


Toronto’s 19-kilometre Line 5 Eglinton and its 25 stations presented designers and builders with numerous challenges over the past 15 or so years.


Three of the most technically and architecturally demanding stations on the line were the Avenue, Forest Hill and Chaplin stations.




Click here, to read the full news article.

Hanwha Ocean and PCL Construction Sign Teaming Agreement


Hanwha Ocean and PCL Construction have signed a Teaming Agreement to further advance collaboration on submarine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) infrastructure as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The agreement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed last year by the two companies, and reflects a shared interest in developing a more structured and integrated approach to collaboration in Canada.


Click here, to read the full news article.

 


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.

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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TCA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT!


TCA 31st ANNUAL MEMBERS' DAY EVENT — REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE!


Thursday, May 13, 2026 | TCA Office

Please click here for the full details.

 

TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT FAST!


TCA ANNUAL GOLF DAY EVENT — REGISTER TODAY!


Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Angus Glen

Please click here for the full details.

 
 

Tools For Success: Season 11 Webinar Series


April 9, 2026 — 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (local time)

April 30, 2026 — 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (local time)

May 7, 2026 — 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (local time)


Location: Online


WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 11 - a comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes and developments that impact the construction industry.


RSVP to save your spot and find the full details here.

 
 

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.

Click on the image for more details.

**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**

 

TCIC Upcoming Courses

Bidding & Tendering (2 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 22 & 23 | Wednesday & Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


Microsoft Project 4-Webinar Series (5 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 22 & 29, May 6 & 13 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST


Building Construction – Putting It All Together

(Understanding a Project’s Life Cycle) (4 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 27 & 28, May 4 & 5 | Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST


In-person class Lean Pull Planning (Lean Construction – a Last Planner™ Simulation) (2 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 28 | Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM EST


In-person class CCDC Seminars (3 SPOTS LEFT, 1 Gold Seal)

Apr. 29 | Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST


Excel for Construction – Basic (2 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 29 & May 6 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST


Effective Work Planning for Forepersons and Crew Supervisors (2 Gold Seal credits)

Apr. 29 & 30 | Wednesday & Thursday | 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST


For more details, please click here, or contact: 

Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development

fchen@tcaconnect.com

 
 
Toronto Construction Association | www.tcaconnect.com
 
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