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Hazel McCallion, former Mississauga Mayor, passed away at 101 | |
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On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Hazel McCallion, 12-term former Mayor for the City of Mississauga, passed away. She was a true champion for our entire industry.
Last December, we had the pleasure of hosting Hazel at our Annual Christmas Lunch (she never missed one). In true Hazel fashion, she commanded a room of more than 2500 guests with her encouraging, passionate and visionary remarks.
She was a tireless advocate, a selfless leader, and a true legend.
The TCA family extends our sincerest condolences to the McCallion family, friends, and loved ones.
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Canada invests $23.5M for expansion at Hamilton International Airport
The Government of Canada announced an investment of up to nearly $23.5 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for an expansion and sustainability project at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
This project, which will cost close to $47 million, will allow the Hamilton International Airport to:
handle increased cargo operations by improving and expanding airfield capacity;
increase de-icing capacity; and
build a new independent road to reduce congestion.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Crews work 55 consecutive hours to build new Hazel McCallion underpass
It took LIUNA Local 183 crews 55 hours straight under a busy highway to build a new underpass on the Hazel McCallion LRT line in Mississauga, Ont.
Work on the underpass, which was installed at Hurontario Street and the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), was completed late last year. The line is also known as the Hurontario LRT.
Crews used a unique box jacking technique on the project. It was the first time the technique has been used in Ontario.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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57 new permanent modular homes arrive at Toronto site
Toronto officials gathered on the weekend to watch the delivery and craning in of the first modules that will become new permanent supportive homes for 57 people experiencing homelessness. The city had turned to modular housing to meet the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan’s target of approving 40,000 new affordable rental homes, including 18,000 supportive homes. Currently, there are about 150 city-led and/or city-supported affordable housing projects in the city’s development pipeline. Some of these include large, multi-phase developments.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Tunnelling begins on Scarborough Subway Extension
Metrolinx announced that tunnelling is officially underway on Scarborough’s 7.8-km subway extension.
The much-needed extension will bring subway service farther north into Scarborough and accommodate as many as 105,000 daily boardings.
Since arriving from Germany late last year, crews at the project’s launch shaft, located at Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road, have been busy preparing the excavation required to bring the tunnel boring machine (TBM) to life.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Toronto hospital redevelopment project marks massive milestone
EllisDon recently celebrated a major project milestone, with the grand opening of the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) in Toronto.
As the centrepiece of MGH’s campus transformation, the centre is one of the largest redevelopment projects in the hospital’s history. The 51,097-m2 (550,000-sf), eight-storey tower adds a total of 215 beds and will provide essential health care for more than 400,000 residents.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Infrastructure projects booming in 2023, Surma tells OGCA members
Those in attendance at the Ontario General Contractors Association’s (OGCA) second annual Chair’s New Year’s party got a sneak peek at what 2023 will look like for the province’s construction industry.
“It will be one our busiest years I think in government when it comes to infrastructure,” Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma told the crowd, adding she was soon departing for Japan, a country known for infrastructure innovation.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers
The Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending and expanding the pilot program for out-of-status workers in the construction industry, doubling its scope to 1,000 out-of-status construction workers in the GTA. The program promotes greater stability in the construction industry and ensures that skilled workers in Canada continue to address critical housing development needs. Just as important, this initiative will help bring a larger number of workers out of the underground economy, which benefits Canada’s world-renowned programs and services (like the Canada Child Benefit, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance).
Click here, to read the full news article.
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Modern Niagara achieves Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification for commercial retrofit project
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) announced that Modern Niagara achieved Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification for the large-scale commercial retrofit of 945 Princess Street in Kingston, Ontario. The 220,000 square-foot commercial building becomes one of the largest projects in Canada to receive IREE certification.
IREE certification is based on a framework developed by the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) and designates compliance with standardized assessments that certifies energy efficiency retrofit projects through third-party verification to investors.
Click here, to read the full news article.
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**IMPORTANT: FOR TCA MEMBERS ONLY**
Negotiated Request for Proposal for General Contractor Services for the new Etobicoke Civic Center
The City of Toronto (the "City") requires a qualified General Contractor (the "Vendor") to provide construction services for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre ("ECC") Project. The Successful Vendor shall provide complete construction services and will be solely responsible for all activities throughout the construction phase until the completion of the project including the warranty period.
nRFP closing on March 7, 2023 @ 12:00 PM local Toronto time.
The City of Toronto does not post budget information. The opportunity amount does not reflect the City’s actual project estimate.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on the following link for the full details: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/ad/viewRFX?id=15093898
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RCG Excellence - February16th Group Session + 1 on 1s available | |
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The first Regional Construction Group (RCG) Excellence Members' meeting of the year is on February 16, 2023, and one-on-one meetings with Michelle Padley are available starting at 1:00 PM. Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and can be booked via email: nghobadi@tcaconnect.com (please include the best number to reach you at).
If you are new to the program or want a refresher, an information session/orientation will run from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If you are interested, email nghobadi@tcaconnect.com to receive a calendar invitation.
To view the schedule for the year, please click here.
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TCA Member Spotlight
Get your company in front of like-minded industry colleagues and grow your network and business opportunities! Click here, to learn more and to complete the application form.
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Renovations, Restorations, New Builds, Retrofits.
For more information visit: www.trimatrix.ca
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The Southern Ontario Chapter of IIBEC is hosting its 2nd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Building Sciences Forum to bring awareness to this sector. This event will consist of a half-day Forum that will provide some resources to help everyone from diverse backgrounds be more empowered and build self-efficacy, at the same time that we are building a sense of community and promoting our industry.
Click here, for more details and to register.
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TCA's 155th Annual General Meeting & "Best of the Best"
Awards Presentation: February 21, 2023 — Hurry and Register now for free
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Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre, will deliver the keynote address at our 155th annual general meeting & "Best of the Best" Awards presentation on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Register for free. Do not miss this important meeting.
Please note that this is a TCA members-only event.
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Kinga Surma is the Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario and the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre.
She is devoted to fighting for her residents and the people of Ontario to ensure they have the quality infrastructure and high-speed internet connections that will support to enhance their well-being and quality of life for generations to come.
Since her appointment to the Ministry of Infrastructure in June 2021, Minister Surma has spearheaded the province's high-speed internet initiatives that ensure communities in every corner of the province have access to reliable high-speed internet by the end of 2025.
Click here to read full bio.
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For all other inquiries, please contact Anna Mehrabian: Phone: 416-499-4000, x4113 | Email: amehrabian@tcaconnect.com
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Kinga Surma
Minister of Infrastructure for the Province of Ontario | Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Etobicoke Centre
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TCA 40th Annual Ski Day: February 9, 2023 — Don't miss out! Purchase your tickets now
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TCA's Annual Ski Day is on Thursday, February 9, 2023, At the Craigleith Ski Club in Collingwood. Hurry, get your tickets, and enjoy an exhilarating day skiing/snowboarding on one of the finest slopes, plus more!
Register here!
For more information, click here, or please get in touch with Jason Pelligra: Email: jpelligra@tcaconnect.com.
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! | | |
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All certificates and notices published in the Daily Commercial News (DCN) are a flat fee of $300 (plus tax). Special Affinity Pricing of $200 per certificate is available to all ConstructConnect subscribers and TCA members. | |
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Click on the image for more details.
**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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Faith Chen, Senior Manager, TCIC/Professional Development
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