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Awards ceremony for the 2020 Virtual Skills Ontario Contests
Awards ceremony for the 2020 Virtual Skills Ontario Contests

Congratulations to all winners of the Skills Ontario contests!

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WSIB's Health and Safety Excellence Program
WSIB's Health and Safety Excellence Program

The WSIB's Health and Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) is well positioned to help you adapt to the new health and safety reality and stop the spread of COVID19, supporting safety in the construction industry

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The True Cost of Cold-Formed Steel v. Wood Framing
The True Cost of Cold-Formed Steel v. Wood Framing

Discussions over how different materials affect the total cost of a building surface and resurface throughout the design and planning phases of a construction project. View the following information from CSSBI.

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Passing of Former CFBA President
Passing of Former CFBA President

We are saddened to share the news that Doug Gullett passed away suddenly on June 11th, 2020

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RETURNING TO WORK DURING COVID-19… HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
RETURNING TO WORK DURING COVID-19… HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Returning to work during COVID-19 raises questions about the steps that employers should be taking to train their employees and adapt their physical workplaces

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2 Minute News June 2020 #2
2 Minute News June 2020 #2

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MMAH: Building Code update
MMAH: Building Code update

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code related to the delivery of building code services

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CFBA reaches out to Honorable Minister Steve Clark (MMAH)
CFBA reaches out to Honorable Minister Steve Clark (MMAH)

Regarding continuation of Building Inspection Services

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Response received from Honorable Minister Steve Clark (MMAH)
Response received from Honorable Minister Steve Clark (MMAH)

On behalf of CFBA members, the CFBA reached out to the Honorable Minister Steve Clark of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on March 20th, 2020 regarding the continuation of Building Inspection Services during COVID-19. The CFBA received the following response

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Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Helmets to Hardhats Canada

Veterans provided with opportunities to transition into apprenticeships

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Insurance companies want a say in barn design
Insurance companies want a say in barn design

In the face of more barn fires and higher losses, insurance companies want a role in how new barns are designed. (published in Ontario Farmer)

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Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan
Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan

Learn how you can create a plan to help protect your workers and others from novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Skills Ontario - Summer Camps
Skills Ontario - Summer Camps

Skills Ontario is offering virtual Summer Camps in 2020, encouraging youth across Ontario to explore the skilled trades and technologies

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Gym on the Farm
Gym on the Farm

Even before COVID-19 forced governments to shut down various local businesses to prevent the disease from spreading, Stuart Chutter found it difficult to visit a gym on a regular basis to get the workout he wanted.

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Risks in the Construction Industry and How to Protect Yourself Against Them
Risks in the Construction Industry and How to Protect Yourself Against Them

Every construction project comes with its own set of risks – from fire and water damage to equipment theft, slips and falls, cyber-attacks and even infection control.
These risks not only vary in size and complexity but can also evolve over the course of a project. That’s why having proper worksite policies and procedures is so critical to avoiding hazards and potential accidents.

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

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National Frame Builders Association magazine - June 2020
National Frame Builders Association magazine - June 2020

NFBA's Official Magazine: National FRAME

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Key infection control guidelines for your job site
Key infection control guidelines for your job site

It’s not exactly business as usual as construction sites open back up across the country. Without a vaccine or herd immunity, there’s still a risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, so any business – including a construction site – that is reopening needs a plan for infection control.

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How contractors can adapt to a post-COVID-19 world
How contractors can adapt to a post-COVID-19 world

With the world shifting to a new state of risk awareness, construction companies will need a rapid recovery strategy to become more resilient in the post-COVID world.

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Professional Engineers Ontario: New President and governing Council
Professional Engineers Ontario: New President and governing Council

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), the licensing and regulating body for professional engineers and engineering in the province, installed Marisa Sterling, P.Eng., FEC, as its 101st president and eighth woman to lead its Council during its virtual annual general meeting (AGM) on May 30.

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Skills Ontario hosts 2020 Virtual Skills Ontario Contests, provides students with opportunities to compete in skilled trade and tech fields
Skills Ontario hosts 2020 Virtual Skills Ontario Contests, provides students with opportunities to compete in skilled trade and tech fields

Skills Ontario is pleased to host the 2020 Virtual Skills Ontario Contests, an online initiative for secondary students to test their skills in their chosen skilled trade or technology field. With contests in culinary arts, mechanical CAD, coding, welding, fashion design, and more, the Virtual Skills Ontario Contests offer secondary students a chance to virtually participate in a similar manner to the Skills Ontario Competition.

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Planning for Recovery
Planning for Recovery

As return-to-work plans start to take shape for businesses of all sizes, it’s important to keep operations and cash flow management, the ability to leverage government grants and incentives, and business contingency planning top of mind as you navigate this return.

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June 2020 Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development
June 2020 Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development

Report for the Labour Management Network. Ontario injury and fatality statistics in Construction.

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Work Reduction or Temporary Layoff  During “COVID-19 Period”  Not Termination
Work Reduction or Temporary Layoff During “COVID-19 Period” Not Termination

Sherrard Kuzz LLP - Briefing Note: On May 29, 2020, the Government of Ontario introduced a regulation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) that provides relief to any employer that temporarily laid off a non-union employee or reduced non-union employee wages and/or hours due to COVID-19. The regulation largely exempts any such layoff or reduction from being deemed a termination of employment, so that there is no obligation to provide ESA notice and severance.

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

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