The Grand Valley Construction Association continues to monitor the new developments pertaining to COVID-19. This page is updated daily.
THE GVCA OFFICE IS OPEN!
Now that the provincial government has lifted all restrictions on construction, we have staff available to serve you in person every day. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00-5:00, and Friday from 8:00-4:00.
Effective June 1, we will operate on summer hours, closing on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you all and we will keep this page updated with the latest information from all levels of government.
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If you have questions about whether your business should be open or closed, please call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1.888.444.3659.
June 2
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30
May 22nd
Ontario Launches Program to Help Apprentices and Hospitality Workers
May 20th
List of PPE Suppliers in Ontario
May 14th
Lifting essential workplace limits on construction.
May 11th
Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
May 11th
Economic and Budget Outlook, Spring 2020 - by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario
May 6th
Ontario Extends Electricity Rate Relief During COVID-19
May 6th
Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction During COVID-19
May 1st
Certain Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Strict Safety Guidelines
April 30
Health and Safety Association Guidance Documents for Workplaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 23rd
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to May 6 to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
April 16th
Ontario Significantly Expands Hospital Capacity to Prepare for Any COVID-19 Outbreak Scenario
April 14th
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
April 13th
Ontario Starts Planning for Economic Recovery.
April 13th
Agricultural projects clarified and added to the list of essential workplaces
April 13th
Construction Act to be Exempt from Emergency Order Suspending Procedural Time Limits
April 8th
Ontario Accelerates Essential Construction Projects During COVID-19
Extending Construction Hours Will Help Keep Ontario Workers Safe.
April 6, 2020
WSIB has determined that costs associated with COVID-19 related claims will not be allocated at an employer or class level. Instead, they will be allocated on a Schedule-wide basis and there will be no change in premium rates for 2020. For more information please visit www.wsib.ca
April 3, 2020
Ontario Revises Definition of Essential Construction
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Resource Best Management Practices
April 1, 2020
Standards Review PLMHSC (March 2020)
April 1, 2020
WAH Regulation Extension
April 1, 2020
Personal distancing construction shareable
April 1, 2020
Personal distancing construction poster
April 1, 2020
PPE Request
March 31,2020
Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public
Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
March 30,2020
Construction site health and safety during COVID-19
Find resources, best practices and information to help construction employers understand their rights and responsibilities while operating during COVID-19.
March 29,2020
Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of Five People or More with Strict Exceptions
March 26, 2020
New financial measure will allow insurance premium payment deferrals for six months
Read the complete announcement
March 25, 2020
Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses
March 24, 2020
Ontario releases list of essential workplaces that can remain open amid COVID-19 outbreak
Read the complete announcement
WSIB Adjudicative Approach Document: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Claims
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March 23,2020
The "Project Suspension Impact Checklist" has been designed to provide industry participants with an accessible resource in order to tackle the range of issues that present and developing circumstances may cause to be addressed.
Read the complete Project Suspension Impact Checklist
May 25, 2020
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications
May 15, 2020
The Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to August 29
April 27, 2020
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
April 22, 2020
Service Canada Critical Programs and Services for Individuals during COVID-19
April 15, 2020
April 9, 2020
CCA requesting modifications to the 75 per cent wage subsidy program on behalf of members.
March 18, 2020
The Federal Government today announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses.
Read the complete announcement
April 3, 2020
COVID-19 Posters for Job Sites
Physical Distancing
Screening
COVID-19 Handwashing
*If you would GVCA to print the posters, please contact us.
Essential Services-Construction FAQ's
COVID-19 and the Construction Industry - A Surety Perspective
Ron Kelusky, Ontario's Chief Prevention Officer, COVID-19 best practices for construction: https://www.ihsa.ca/pdfs/LM-COVID-19-Resource-Best-Management-Practices.pdf
Construction Pandemic Planning – A Guide to help you through this crisis!
Answers to the most common questions we are being asked during this crisis
Guidance to Contractors & Stakeholders
The Grand Valley Construction Association communication on COVID-19
City of Guelph - limited inspections on unoccupied buildings
COVID-19 Project Suspension Impact Checklist
To get the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, make sure you follow up on news releases with:
Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety
Please take every precaution to protect your employees both in your office, and on the job site. Don't hesitate to call (519) 622-4822 or email mgeorge@gvca.org if you have any questions.
City of Cambridge - Building Inspections Update.
City of Kitchener - Building Inspections Update.
City of Guelph - Building Inspections Update.
The Region of Waterloo Essential construction, operations and maintenance during COVID-19 Pandemic
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