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GUIDE TO DEALING WITH ONEROUS CONTRACT CONDITIONS
GUIDE TO DEALING WITH ONEROUS CONTRACT CONDITIONS

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has updated its Guide to dealing with onerous contract conditions for their partner associations.

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Prompt Payment Ontario’s Ontario Construction Act Trade Contractors Guide
Prompt Payment Ontario’s Ontario Construction Act Trade Contractors Guide

Ontario’s new Construction Act (the “Act”) replaces the former Construction Lien Act (the “CLA”) which has been in effect since 1983. The Act contains the most sweeping set of reforms governing construction payment obligations that the industry has seen in more than a generation.

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Former CCA Chair speaks about considerations for the construction industry in the post COVID-19 world
Former CCA Chair speaks about considerations for the construction industry in the post COVID-19 world

It has now been more than two months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Since then, our country, along with the rest of the world, has been forced to make changes to the way we operate both in business and in our personal lives.

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2 Minute News - June 2020
2 Minute News - June 2020

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Better Farming June - July 2020
Better Farming June - July 2020

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Cannabis Facilities and the Ontario Building Code - RSM Building Consultants
Cannabis Facilities and the Ontario Building Code - RSM Building Consultants

RSM Building Consultants hosted a webinar on cannabis facility requirements mandated by the Ontario Building Code. To view / listen to the webinar recording

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WEBINAR: Assessing Your Organization's Readiness to Return-to-Work
WEBINAR: Assessing Your Organization's Readiness to Return-to-Work

As federal and provincial governments begin to re-open the economy amid COVID-19 recovery, organizations of all industries and sizes are determining their return-to-work strategies and plans. While every organization is different, there are fundamental questions that should be answered as part of your return-to-work plans.
This presentation will provide some insight to help guide organizational leaders in the development of return-to-work programs. The focus – assisting organizations with answering the critical questions of:
Can You? – Answering are you allowed to return to work.
Should You? – Making the decision to return to work.
How Do You? – Operationalizing how to return to work.

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Construction Adjudication Under Ontario's Construction Act: Link to YouTube for Webinar held May 22nd 2020
Construction Adjudication Under Ontario's Construction Act: Link to YouTube for Webinar held May 22nd 2020

Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (“ODACC”) is responsible for administering construction-related adjudications. Adjudication and prompt payment provisions of the Construction Act came into force on October 1, 2019. Certain disputes can now be referred to adjudication, including:

• the valuation of services or materials;
• payments under a contract;
• notices of non-payment;
• holdbacks; and
• any other matter that the parties to the adjudication agree to.

YouTube link to May 22nd 2020 webinar. Commentary covers the following issues and topics:

- What is adjudication?
- How much does adjudication cost?
- How to commence an adjudication.
- How to select an adjudicator.
- What are the benefits of adjudication?
- How to become an adjudicator.

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COVID-19 RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS
COVID-19 RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS

As government orders are lifted, employers will enter uncharted territory. Sherrard Kuzz LLP has a deep understanding of the pandemic’s impact on businesses and industries, and how to work through the related workplace issues. To help you get started, they have developed the following complimentary Return To Work considerations.

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Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work
Ontario Helps People Impacted by COVID-19 Get Back to Work

New Programs Focus on Hospitality Workers and APPRENTICES

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Steel Building Systems - complimentary Webinar
Steel Building Systems - complimentary Webinar

The CSSBI created this presentation to outline some of the unique qualities of a steel building system in order to demonstrate its benefits to architects, engineers, contractors and building owners.

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IHSA: 45 min recorded Webinar providing guidance on working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19
IHSA: 45 min recorded Webinar providing guidance on working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association is proud to present a recorded webinar that provides guidance to working safely on construction projects related to COVID-19. The session is approximately 45 mins and includes workplace roles and responsibilities and best practices. It is available for you to download at no charge and watch at your own pace as preferred.

The webinar will be of interest to company owners, managers, supervisors, health and safety practitioners, Joint Health and Safety Committee members and others who have responsibility for assisting workplace parties keep safe during COVID-19 on Construction projects.

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Life Recovery Program: Inward Strong
Life Recovery Program: Inward Strong

Feeling stressed? Covid-19 has caused disruption and uncertainty in our lives and the stress we are facing right now can feel overwhelming. Receive free access to Inward Strong, an awarded, self-directed online mental wellness program. It's like having your own personal wellness coach 24/7. During these “unprecedented times” companies and their employees are trying to figure out how to set up operations remotely, how to maintain communication with staff and customers and perhaps most importantly, how to help maintain productivity during a stressful time. Mental health touches us all, especially during these challenging times.

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Workplace PPE Supplier Directory
Workplace PPE Supplier Directory

Review a list of companies that sell personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies to keep your employees and customers safe from Covid-19

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Complimentary Zoom Webinar June 10, 2020: Managing in a Time of Pandemic - Employer Considerations When Business Reopens
Complimentary Zoom Webinar June 10, 2020: Managing in a Time of Pandemic - Employer Considerations When Business Reopens

When the first “phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, employers may face new and different challenges. Topics include:

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What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development newsletter MAY 2020
What's New - Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development newsletter MAY 2020

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Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace

Sector-specific guidelines and posters to help protect workers, customers and the general public from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario

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OCS survey reveals substantial contractor concerns during COVID-19
OCS survey reveals substantial contractor concerns during COVID-19

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) recently polled 200 general and trade contractors in the province’s ICI sector on the impact of the coronavirus on their business. Some of the findings were startling.

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Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code Related to Building Permits and Inspections Code News Issue 299
Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code Related to Building Permits and Inspections Code News Issue 299

On May 11, 2020, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed Ontario Regulation 209/20, which made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code related to the delivery of building code services, such as reviewing building permit applications and conducting inspections.

The amendment requires that municipal building officials continue to review permit applications and conduct construction inspections by providing that the time periods in the Building Code remain in effect for all construction projects, even when the municipal offices are closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The amendment also establishes that conditional permits can be issued for non-essential construction during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The amendment will remain in effect for as long as municipal building department offices are closed to the public for in-person services due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development - Construction Health and Safety Program Report for the Labour Management Network May 2020
Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development - Construction Health and Safety Program Report for the Labour Management Network May 2020

Fatality & Critical Injury Year-to-Date Overview – Construction in Ontario

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Sherrard Kuzz LLP COVID-19 FAQ's to Assist Employers Updated: May 8, 2020
Sherrard Kuzz LLP COVID-19 FAQ's to Assist Employers Updated: May 8, 2020

As the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the globe, employers need to know their legal rights and obligations as it relates to the Canadian workplace. The following are some of the most pressing Frequently Asked Questions.

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Free online questionnaire to help monitor COVID-19 symptoms among construction workers
Free online questionnaire to help monitor COVID-19 symptoms among construction workers

Maestro and Spiria, in collaboration with Oriso, announce a new online questionnaire (Sentinel) to facilitate the validation of construction workers’ health status.

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COCA e-News- May 2020
COCA e-News- May 2020

To Stay Closed or to Open Up?

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What each province and territory is doing as of May 4; Construction through COVID-19 in Canada:
What each province and territory is doing as of May 4; Construction through COVID-19 in Canada:

The impacts to construction projects, litigation, and health and safety vary across provinces and territories. Following is a guideline resource for how each province and territory is managing COVID-19’s impact on the construction industry

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FAQs: COVID-19 farm programs and concerns
FAQs: COVID-19 farm programs and concerns

With the ever-changing COVID-19 situation and the new relief programs being introduced, it’s become difficult to understand what’s available for farmers and how to qualify.With this set of Q&As, we want to help you through these financial changes, so you can focus on ensuring quality Canadian food continues to be produced.

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