April 2026 COCA Newsletter
The April 2026 COCA Newsletter highlights several key developments shaping Ontario’s construction industry, including:
- Government Proposes Increases in WSIB Benefits – Overview of proposed amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act increasing loss‑of‑earnings benefits and extending support beyond age 65.
- Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Coming in 2026 – Announcement confirming the general minimum wage will rise to $17.95 per hour on October 1, 2026
- COCA Webinar Announcement: Major Updates to Ontario’s Construction Act – Details on new Construction Act reforms under Bills 216 and 60 and an upcoming educational webinar.
- Windsor Construction Association Hiring: Executive Director – Leadership opportunity outlining role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and application deadline.
- Desire for Change in Ontario at All‑Time High – Abacus Data Poll – Summary of recent provincial polling on voter intentions, party support, and leadership approval.
- COCA 2025 Year in Review – Reflection on COCA’s 50th anniversary year, advocacy achievements, and priorities heading into 2026.
- Ontario Construction Employment Inches Downward in March – Statistics Canada – Labour Force Survey highlights for Canada, Ontario, and the construction sector.
- Minister Surma Hosts Annual Job Fair – Announcement of an upcoming infrastructure‑focused job fair with provincial government participation.
- An Opportunity to Give Back: Skilled Trades Ontario Seeks Tutors – Call for certified tradespeople to support apprentices through Canada’s Virtual Learning Strategy.
- Interim Liberal Leader Introduces Fair and Free Elections Act – Summary and analysis of proposed election reform legislation and its likelihood of passage
