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Industry News
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Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
Open Letter to Ontario Municipalities Regarding Implementation of the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive
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Federal-Provincial Infrastructure Funding for DC Reduction Model
Last week, the federal and provincial governments announced a new housing partnership that will directly affect how infrastructure is funded across Ontario. The agreement aims to encourage municipalities to reduce development charges (DCs) by 50% over the next three years in exchange for access to infrastructure funding from a shared $8.8 billion federal-provincial fund dedicated to housing-enabling projects.
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 |