<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Online</title><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/</link><description> </description><copyright>Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest</copyright><item><title>Federal Government Introduces Building Canada Strong Act</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[On September 21, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the <em>Building Canada Strong Act</em>, intended to accelerate infrastructure and major project approvals, streamline federal permitting, and strengthen Canada&#39;s trade and transportation infrastructure.]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=521</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=521</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>521</theblogid><pubDate>20260923135221</pubDate></item><item><title>WSIB Ends Second Injury Enhancement Fund (SIEF)</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[The WSIB has recently completed an audit of the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF).&nbsp;]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=520</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=520</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>520</theblogid><pubDate>20260828095153</pubDate></item><item><title>New Regional Conservation Authority Mapping and Project Executives</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[Last week, the OPCA announced the appointment of eight new Project Executives to support regional transition]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=519</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=519</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>519</theblogid><pubDate>20260812112309</pubDate></item><item><title>New Regulation to Focus Municipal Environmental Assessment Requirements</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is continuing to modernize the environmental assessment framework by creating a <a href="https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-7891">streamlined environmental assessment regulation for municipal infrastructure projects. </a>&nbsp;]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=518</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=518</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>518</theblogid><pubDate>20260812112150</pubDate></item><item><title> OPS127 Equipment Rate Adjustments for 2026-2027</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[OSWCA together with the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA), the Toronto Area Road Builders Association (TARBA) and the Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT) had written and submitted a joint industry letter to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the draft 2026 OPSS 127 Schedule of Rental Rates for Construction Equipment.]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=517</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=517</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>517</theblogid><pubDate>20260805163057</pubDate></item><item><title>Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) (DCRP)</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[The province has published key details about its&nbsp;Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP)&nbsp;and commensurate infrastructure funding, including: eligibility requirements, DC reduction commitments, funding structure, application timelines, eligible infrastructure projects, and retroactive eligibility&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=516</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=516</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>516</theblogid><pubDate>20260616132915</pubDate></item><item><title>Spring 2026 Economic Statement Highlights</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[On April 29, 2026, Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne tabled the federal government&rsquo;s Spring&nbsp;Economic Statement (SES).]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=515</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=515</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>515</theblogid><pubDate>20260505121206</pubDate></item><item><title>Province Proposes Changes to &#8220;Open Periods&#8221; Under Labour Relations Act</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[The government has posted a proposal under Bill 105, <em>Protecting Ontario&rsquo;s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026</em> to amend the <em>Labour Relations Act </em>by shortening the construction industry &ldquo;open period&rdquo; from the current two months to one month.&nbsp;]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=514</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=514</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>514</theblogid><pubDate>20260428100013</pubDate></item><item><title>Consultation on Harmonization of Municipal Road Construction Standards</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[In November 2025, as part of the&nbsp;<em>Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025</em>, the&nbsp;<em>Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act</em>&nbsp;was amended to support the harmonization of municipal road construction standards.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=513</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=513</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>513</theblogid><pubDate>20260428095811</pubDate></item><item><title>Ontario ERO Proposal 026-0415 - What it could mean for Construction &amp; Development</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The Ontario government has now opened its proposed Environmental Assessment Act Amendments to improve the comprehensive environmental assessment process for public comment until May 20th.</span>]]></description><guid>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=512</guid><link>https://oswca.membershipsoftware.org/default.asp?Display=512</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>512</theblogid><pubDate>20260428095343</pubDate></item></channel></rss>