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Industry News
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OSWCA Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park: Building the Foundation for Ontario’s Future
Build infrastructure. Build certainty. Build faster. Keep people working. On November 4th, the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) hosted a successful Advocacy Day at Queen's Park, meeting with provincial officials and policymakers to discuss how we can work together to ensure Ontario's infrastructure investments translate into real projects, good paying jobs, and long-term economic growth. With billions of dollars being invested in water and wastewater infrastructure, the need to build has never been greater.
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Province Proposes to Eliminate HST on New Homes
The government of Ontario is proposing to rebate the provincial portion (8%) of HST for first-time homebuyers who are purchasing new build homes.
Canada's Only Sewer and Watermain Association
The OSWCA is a champion of environmental protection and best practices in safety and water system management. We have represented the sewer and watermain construction industry in Ontario since 1971. We represent over 800 companies across Ontario including contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consulting engineers. The OSWCA membership is structured by ten local associations, two pipe producers and one independent association. Collectively, we perform billions of dollars worth of capital projects each year. Our projects ensure clean safe drinking water and environmentally responsible wastewater treatment and disposal.
“The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association provides critical information, strong advocacy, and creates meaningful change in our industry. together we are stronger” |
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– Steve Tamas, President OSWCA |