GVCA News & Events
Council of Ontario Construction Association Newsletters
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) goals are to:
- Provide high quality service and information to members, government and the public.
- Create the regulatory environment our industry needs.
- Achieve significant regulatory changes on issues affecting the performance of the construction industry.
COCA's activities and achievements at Queen's Park affect you. By maintaining an open dialogue with the Ontario Government and its agencies, we are an ideal forum to drive issues with the provincial government.
COCA Members and OH&S Committee Members:
Ontario unveils Election Budget
COCA comments on 2007 Provincial Budget
COCA Legislative Status Report - Month of March 2007
For complete COCA newsletter Archives visit: COCA's website: COCA Newsletters
COCA May 2008
Headlines include:Mornings come early at Queen's Park, Ontario Workforce Coalition Strategy Session, Search Committee Struck, Construction Day on hold, Construction Advisory Council meets with Minister Caplan, MPIR
COCA April 2008
Headlines include:Canadian economy springs forward, Former President David Surplis Returns to COCA, WSIB Drafts Funding Framework to 2011, Federal Funds Transfer Good News for Ontario Construction Industry, Transpavé Inc. fined $110,000 under Bill C-45
COCA March 2008
Headlines include:Return to Work Regulation for Construction, Ministry of Labour Starts Implementing Regulatory Modernization Act (RMA), WSIB proposes to hold the line on Assessment Rates, McGuinty Government to Boost Minimum Wage to $8.75
COCA February 2008
Headlines include: COCA AGM a Huge Success, Family Day details clarified by province, COCA Participates in 08 Pre-Budget Consultation, Construction Day set for May 28, Recognizing Employers committed to Aprenticeship, Can you trust your lifeline?
COCA January 2008
Headlines include:COCA AGM Speaker Geoff Smith President EllisDon-Canada's Top Employer, Brief legislative session highlighted by surprise mini budget, Compulsory Certification Review call for written submissions, Safety Summit, Cliff Bulmer Award
COCA December 2007
Headlines include:Accreditation Financial Incentives a go, Former Labour Minister Elected New Speaker, Post Election Analysis, Does Infrastructure Risk Becoming a Political Hot Potato?
COCA November 2007
Headlines include:Headlines Include: McGuinty Cabinet holds promise for Ontario Construction Industry, WSIB Offers Amnesty, Family Day Officially Proclaimed, Are Shocking Safety Ads Effective?
COCA October 2007
Headlines include:Construction Lien Act Appeal Upheld, Spectre of Labour Shortage Haunts Ontarios Future Prosperity, Municipal Water Systems Still not Front of Mind with Ontarians, Election Platform Comparison
COCA September 2007
Headlines include:Provincial Election Priorities Impact the Industry, Recommendations for Apprenticeship from Action Table, Construction Buyers Embrace AccreditationProvincial Election Priorities Impact the Industry, Recommendations for Apprenticeship from Action Table, Construction Buyers Embrace Accreditation
COCA August 2007
Headlines include:COCA Highlights Industry Issues for all Party Leaders; COCA 3R Seminars Prompt Questions from Industry; 2008 WSIB Construction Premium Rates Finalized
COCA July 2007
Headlines include:New Req's for Commercial Vehicle Inspections & Record Keeping, MOE Increases Staff for 3R Inspections, MOL Construction Targeting Strategy Enhanced, Contractors Held Liable for Contract and Design Flaws
COCA June 2007
Headlines include:Legislature Prorogues & Election Campaign Begins, Pilot Program May Assist in Construction Labour Needs, 3R Recycling Seminars, Coalition Attempting to Find Solution for Excess Fill, MOL Takes a Step in Targeting Underground Economy
COCA May 2007
Headlines include:Minister of Economic Development & Trade attends COCA luncheon
Accreditation to Support an Unprecedented Safety Culture
WSIB Chair Focuses on Maintaining Current Assessment Rates
Construction LTI Frequency
COCA April 2007
Headlines include:
Budget Bill to Increase WSIB Premiums
Industry's Concerns not Addressed in Regulatory Modernization Act
Infrastructure and Apprenticeship Included in Budget Priorities
COCA March 2007
Headlines include:MOE Warning: US Trash Legislation may surprise the Construction Industry
Prevention of Pains and Strains a Priority
Mahoney to re-introduce voluntary WSIB registration
Minister Peters supports Construction Legislative Review Committee
WSIB Proposes Accreditation of Safe Employers
COCA February 2007
Headlines include: COCA Annual General Meeting a Huge Success
Archambault Awarded for His Dedication COCA Welcomes the
COCA Calls on Government to Address Independent Operators
COCA January 2007
Headlines include: MOL to Respond to Contractors Concerns Regarding Inspections
Construction Advisory Council Holds Inaugural Meeting