The June COCA Newsletter highlights key advocacy wins, policy updates, and industry developments impacting Ontario’s construction sector:

• Advocacy & Engagement: COCA’s Lobby Day at Queen’s Park brought together industry leaders for meetings with MPPs, advancing key priorities and strengthening relationships with government.
• Policy & Program Updates: Upcoming changes include the modernization of the WSIB First Aid Program and access to resources from the recent Construction Act (Bill 216) webinar.
• Funding & Workforce Development: New provincial investments in apprenticeship training centres and Skills Development Fund projects will support skills development and expand training capacity.
• Major Infrastructure & Economic Activity: Updates include progress on Ring of Fire infrastructure, plans for provincial upload of major highways, and continued resilience in construction employment despite mixed economic signals.
• Government & Political Landscape: Key developments include consultations on Billy Bishop Airport, upcoming education sector bargaining, cabinet changes, and recent polling trends.
• Industry & Association News: Leadership updates, member engagement initiatives, and partner highlights round out the newsletter.