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TCA Best of the Best Awards
February 24, 2026,
Richmond Hill Country Club
Ski Day 2026
February 26, 2026, Craigleith Ski Club
TCA Members' Networking Workshop
March 10, 2026, TCA Office
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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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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Building global pathways - Why the CIOB–CCA agreement matters for Canada’s construction future
Anyone working in the construction industry will tell you the sector is facing a challenging moment. While demand for infrastructure, housing and major projects continues to grow across the country, the sector is still facing a persistent and worsening skills crisis.
This challenge, which is by no means a new one, needs urgent attention. And while I know it’s not the solution to fix all the problems, I believe a globally-connected approach to recognizing professional competence will take us in the right direction.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Construction Quarterly Economic Insights – Winter 2026
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released its Winter 2026 Construction Quarterly Economic Insights (CQEI), reporting a 1.3% increase in construction GDP in Q3 2025—outpacing the all-industry average. This signals strong sector resilience and growing opportunity despite continued risks from rising costs and labour shortages.
CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert emphasized the potential ahead: “Federal investments will drive growth, but rising costs and workforce constraints threaten the industry’s ability to deliver on Canada’s ambitious agenda.”
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Construction sector’s GDP rises, but still facing tariff, labour challenges: report
Canada’s construction sector generated growth in its most recent quarter but continues to face rising costs, especially due to ongoing tariffs.
The Canadian Construction Association’s winter 2026 economic insights report said the sector’s GDP was $170 billion in the third quarter, up 1.3 per cent compared with the previous three-month period and outpacing the all-industry average of 0.5 per cent growth.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Ontario breaks ground on Bowmanville GO Extension project
The Government of Ontario broke ground on GO Transit’s Bowmanville Extension, marking another milestone in a project which will extend the Lakeshore East GO line 18.7 kilometres into Durham Region, accommodating 17,000 daily trips and 4.9 million boardings annually by 2041.
“Awarding the major construction contract for the Bowmanville Extension moves us one step closer to providing GO Train service to more people across Durham Region.
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Celebrating 15 years: Entuitive creates scholarship to bolster the next generation of engineers
Engineering firm Entuitive is marking its 15th anniversary by establishing a $10,000 annual scholarship for structural engineering students attending Canadian universities.
A fund of this size is uncommon among mid‑sized engineering firms, says CEO Brock Schroeder, but the company sees it as a meaningful way of investing in the next generation and giving back to the industry that has supported the firm’s growth.
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Ontario designates Hydro One to build the Greenstone Transmission Line
The Government of Ontario has directed the Ontario Energy Board to designate Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) to develop and construct a new priority transmission line in the Greenstone region.
Once complete, the Greenstone Transmission Line will provide additional capacity to the area and improve reliability for northern communities. The line is also expected to drive economic development and support Indigenous community growth.
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Ottawa approves landmark zoning by-law to boost housing density; city buys $95 million landfill site
Ottawa City Council has unanimously approved a new comprehensive Zoning By-law, a decision city officials are calling the most significant step toward housing affordability and density in the municipality’s history.
The new by-law, approved Wednesday, enacts the policies of the Official Plan approved in 2021 and concludes five years of community consultation. It is designed to streamline regulations, minimize barriers to development, and facilitate the construction of “missing middle” housing across the city.
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Skills Ontario urges continued trades programming funding ahead of provincial budget
Skills Ontario is asking for continued investments in its skilled trade and technology programming from the provincial government ahead of the 2026 Economic Budget.
Specifically, it is looking for the following:
- Funding to aid the development of a permanent Skilled Trades & Tech exploration facility;
- increasing support for the Skills Ontario Competition, including the maintenance, securing of materials and rental fees for holding the event; and
- increasing the funding for the Skills Development Fund.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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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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CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO 2026
February 11 - 12, 2026 | The International Centre, Toronto
| We invite you to join us in at the Canadian Concrete Expo, February 11-12, 2026, in Toronto, at The International Centre. Canada’s ONLY National Trade Show Dedicated to the Concrete, Aggregates, and Construction industries. Meet the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) team at booth# 1-828, to check out our products and services. | | | | |
CSC BUILDING EXPO
February 25, 2026 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
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The CSC Toronto Chapter is excited to host its 48th Annual Building Expo event on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).
This FREE event! Sign up today and attend Toronto's longest and continuous running Construction Trade Show.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals.
| | 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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