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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.
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Ontario’s Construction Act Overhaul Explained
Ontario’s Construction Act is set for major updates following the passage of Bill 216, though the effective date and accompanying regulations remain unannounced. Key amendments include new provisions for defining “price” in contracts, mandatory annual holdback releases, and lienability of design services in certain scenarios. Changes to adjudication rules will expand the scope of disputes that can be resolved, introduce options for registry or private adjudicators, and extend deadlines for initiating adjudications. Transition provisions will govern the application of these amendments. Industry stakeholders should consult legal experts to adapt contracts and practices to align with these significant legislative changes.
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Metrolinx CEO steps down, to be replaced by head of Infrastructure Ontario
The Government of Ontario named Michael Lindsay as the new interim-president and Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx, effective as early as December 16, 2024. Lindsay has been given a clear mandate with opening Eglinton Crosstown as his top priority, and he will move over to Metrolinx on December 9 to begin supporting the transition process. After many years of service, during which time Metrolinx has significantly grown the province’s transit network, including the largest expansion of public transit in North America, Phil Verster informed the Board of Directors that he has accepted a new position and will be moving on as early as December 16, 2024.
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Federal government appoints National Infrastructure Assessment council
The federal government has appointed a council to complete Canada’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA), focused on a long-term infrastructure strategy. The NIA will provide critical data and analysis to guide investments in infrastructure particularly in housing, transportation, and climate resilience. Members will compile data, conduct research and assess the impacts of population growth and climate change on key sectors.
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Angela Clayton appointed new interim-president and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario
The Government of Ontario appointed Angela Clayton as the new interim-president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infrastructure Ontario (IO). Clayton will assume her new role later this month, once the current president and CEO of IO, Michael Lindsay, moves over to Metrolinx. In the wake of the resignation of Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster last week, Lindsay was appointed as interim-president and CEO and he will move over to Metrolinx on December 9.
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EllisDon awarded contract for Northlander Passenger Rail shelter project
The Ontario government has awarded a contract to EllisDon to begin platform reconstruction and installation of pre-manufactured shelters at train stops along the future Northlander corridor between Timmins and Toronto. The contract covers platform reconstruction at stops in North Bay, Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, Englehart, Kirkland Lake, Matheson and Cochrane, states a release. Crews will install raised concrete platforms with improved accessibility, lighting and signage at each location and the contract also includes the installation of pre-manufactured shelters at stops in Matheson, Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming Shores and Temagami.
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Ontario offering $1 billion to help municipalities build infrastructure
The Ontario government recently announced that it is providing up to $1 billion in loans to expand financing options for municipalities looking to build or enhance water infrastructure projects. The goal of the funding is to enable the construction of more homes.
The new Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream, under Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Loan Program, will support the construction, expansion and rehabilitation of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that enable new homes. Infrastructure Ontario started accepting applications from municipalities in early December.
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Applications open for next round of skills development fund
More than $74 million is now available with the Ontario government launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream. The money can go towards building, expanding and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing, technology and health care.
As part of the second round, a new enhanced, streamlined application process has been introduced that includes a new SEED pathway to help with the upfront costs of developing construction proposals, such as design drawings and technical plans, explains a release.
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2025 Construction Outlook: How AI is Reshaping America’s Infrastructure
The AI revolution is here, and it’s taking the form of a complete transformation of America’s electrical grid, water infrastructure and manufacturing industry. In his annual industry outlook, Deron Brown, president and chief operating officer for Denver-based PCL Construction, offers an analysis of how the demand for more data processing and the energy to power it will impact the construction industry in 2025.
In his 2025 Construction Outlook, Brown identifies four key trends he says demonstrate the impact of artificial intelligence on the construction industry:
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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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Upcoming Industry events
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TCA Members' FREE Networking Workshop - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | |
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Mark your calendars for the next TCA FREE Members' Networking Workshop on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at our Richmond Hill office! Kick off the new year with this exciting opportunity to connect with industry professionals. Click here to RSVP and for the full details.
**Please note that this is a members only event.**
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Toronto Construction Association invites you to join us at CCE 2025!
Feb 12-13, 2025 | Toronto - The International Centre
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We invite you to join us in at the Canadian Concrete Expo, Feb 12-13, 2025 in Toronto. Canada’s ONLY National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Aggregates, and Construction industries. Click here to Pre-register by February 11 @ 11:59 PM with our VIP code and enjoy complimentary trade show admission ($60.00 per person value) and skip the on-site registration lines. | |
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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