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ANALYSIS: Has fire safety improved in Ontario since fatal blaze? Fire at Muskoka Heights Retirement Residence claimed four lives

Have fire safety measures improved in Ontario in the decade since a deadly blaze erupted at an Orillia retirement home? The arrival on Jan. 1, 2019 of a regulation mandating sprinklers in care facilities suggests the province is moving in the right direction, said veteran fire chief Ralph Dominelli. There are loopholes that need to […]

Ontario Closes the Book on Cap and Trade Carbon Tax Era

Ontario’s government is working for the people in taking the final step to end the cap and trade carbon tax once and for all in a way that puts people first and respects Ontario taxpayers. The government has finalized the compensation for the eligible participants of the former program, which amounts to a total of […]

Attracting Young People to Skilled Trades

Addressing labour shortages in Ontario’s construction industry. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 By Zandile Chiwanza As the demand grows for skilled labour throughout Ontario, recruiting and retaining young people in the trades is a topic at the forefront of key stakeholders’ minds. Earlier this month the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) and the Ontario Residential Council […]