CFCSA hits major COR milestone
Nov. 13, 2023- The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) announced it has hit a significant milestone with attainment … Read more
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Free resources available to help address substance use in the trades
Nov. 10, 2023 – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources … Read more
Green Communities Canada deep dives into federal data on reducing GHG in housing sector
Nov. 8, 2023 – Green Communities Canada has completed an in-depth review of federal data on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) … Read more
Skilled Trades Ontario Recognizes National Skilled Trade and Technology Week with Strategic Plan Release
Nov. 7, 2023 – Skilled Trades Ontario released its strategic plan, designed to help “drive growth in the skilled trades … Read more
Selection process to get underway for new president and CEO of CMHC
Nov. 6, 2023 -The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has announced an upcoming selection process for a new president … Read more
Government of Canada extends Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduces new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Nov. 6, 2023 – Canada is experiencing continued low unemployment rates and while there are some signs that labour shortages … Read more
Creative Eye: nidus3D | Canadian Contractor
Nidus3D in Kingston, Ontario is a trailblazer responding to the housing crisis. They’re 3D printing Canada’s first buildings using innovative … Read more
Nova Scotia seeking input to improve workers’ compensation system
Nov. 1, 2023 – Nova Scotia is seeking input from Nova Scotians on improving the workers’ compensation system and preventing … Read more
Trevor Trainor: Northern exposure | Canadian Contractor
A passion for science and building led Bawating Building Science president, Trevor Trainor, into the world of Indigenous housing issues … Read more
New platform aims to strengthen and diversify construction workforce
Nov. 1, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has launched ApprenticeConnect, a bilingual platform designed to support apprentice recruitment, training, … Read more
CAWIC president Lisa Laronde honoured among Canada’s most powerful women
Nov. 1, 2023 – The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) president Lisa Laronde has been recognized as one of … Read more
Ontario strengthening occupational illness protection
Oct. 31, 2023 – Ontario is creating Canada’s first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to “track harmful exposure levels, help diagnose workplace … Read more