Are you tired of dealing with late payments and payment disputes that can cause serious harm to your business? As a member of the larger Council of Ontario Construction Associations, we understand how important it is to keep your business running smoothly and protect your bottom line. That’s why we’re… Read More about “Help COCA Spread the Word About the Prompt Payment and Adjudication Act”
In this issue of Glass Canada Magazine, the AGMCA highlights member company Redspire Architectural Glass. Click HERE to read the latest edition of Glass Canada Magazine!
In The Trades is a federally funded program administered by Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) that provides up to $20,000 per fiscal year and training support for unionized Canadian contractors who hire, onboard, and train new first-year skilled trades apprentices. To learn more, click the link above and register for… Read More about “In the Trades Information Session – March 1, 9:00am – 9:30am”
Stop by and visit us at the AGMCA table at this year’s Top Glass Exhibition! The event is once again being held at The International Centre – Mississauga, ON (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8) on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. To register, please vist https://www.topglasscanada.com/ We hope to see… Read More about “Top Glass 2023”
“We are making improvements that will save businesses time, money, and make Ontario a safer place to work,” said Jeffery Lang, WSIB President and CEO. “Our goal is to ensure the people and businesses we serve feel supported and valued and that we make it as easy as possible to… Read More about “WSIB launches suite of new online services”
Schedule 4 of Bill 88, An Act to Enact the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 and to amend various Acts contained amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that require certain employers to have naloxone kits and workers trained in their use at their workplaces. Bill 88 was passed into… Read More about “Employers Will Require Naloxone Kits and Trained Staff in June 2023”
A special thank you to COCA for providing the AGMCA with the information below: —- Prompt Payment and Adjudication rules took effect on Oct. 1, 2019, and apply to all construction projects, with few exceptions. COCA has developed resources for COCA’s members to share with their members. A comprehensive social… Read More about “Prompt Payment and Adjudication fact Sheets”
On Tuesday November 1st, AGMCA Executive Director Noel Marsella, met with the Federal Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser. The meeting was held at the FTI Glazier Training Centre in Toronto. Topics discussed included the need for a revamped skilled immigration system to help target candidates with the required skills and… Read More about “Meeting with the Federal Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser”
Province unveils new initiatives to tackle labour shortages and modernize skilled trades. View the news release HERE.
Labour Burden Calculation sheets have been sent out to members in Hamilton, Ottawa, and Toronto. If you are a member and have not received one, or require one specific to another area, contact the AGMCA office.
