The OCS is a labour/mgmt org that enhances Ontario's unionized ICI construction industry by developing relationships, facilitating dialogue & providing research
Toronto
Joined January 2012
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken, joined industry colleagues at the OCS Annual Conference & Labour Relations Forum for a panel discussion on the impact of mega projects on Ontario’s ICI construction sector.
@OntConstSec
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#Ontario’s industrial, commercial, and institutional #building permit values reached $11.24 billion in Q2 2026, nearly double the value recorded in Q1, finds @OntConstSec – via @Building_mag
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
According to an economic update by @OntConstSec, #Ontario’s #construction labour market improved in July 2026, increasing by approximately 14,200 workers – via @Building_mag
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Office buildings, schools, and warehouses remained the top #building types by investment across Ontario in April 2026, according to @OntConstSec – via @Building_mag
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
A sincere thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise and insights at ECAO’s 2026 Safety Awards and AGM.
Sobi Ragunathan, VP, Operations, @4sconsult
Brian Barron, CEO, @OntConstSec
Emily Larose, VP, Operations, @homeandsafety
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Brian Barron, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, provides an overview of the Union Market Intelligence in Ontario’s ICI Construction Sector
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Start the countdown and come check out the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, happening May 4–5 at the Toronto Congress Centre! ⏰ 🙌
This free event brings together thousands of talented students from across Ontario as they go head‑to‑head in 75+ skilled trade and technology contests. 🛠️
Explore the Career Exploration Showcase for hands‑on activities, or level up your learning by registering for one of our educational conferences featuring dynamic keynote speakers and inspiring panelists. 🌟
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION FEATURE: Will 2026 be the year anti-discrimination/anti-harassment training becomes mandatory in Ontario’s construction workplaces? That’s the fervent goal of @OBCTradeswomen.
@PBCTCOntario
@OntConstSec
#womeninconstruction
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
📊 New Ontario Construction Secretariat Contractor Survey: Ontario’s non-residential construction sector stays busy, with 2/3 of contractors at or above capacity. Yet delays, financing challenges, and labour shortages remain key concerns. 🏗️ Read the insights 👉 t.ly/J6Mtx
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
. @OntConstSec director of research Katherine Jacobs saved the best news for last during her March 5 presentation at the OCS State of the Industry and Outlook Conference held in Toronto. See the results of the latest Contractor Survey.
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
IO’s Angela Clayton, President and CEO, joined industry leaders at the @OntConstSec’s State of the Industry and Outlook Conference to share IO’s 2026 strategy and hear insights from the sector.
#IndustryInsights #InfrastructureLeadership
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Brian Barron of @OntConstSec speaking about pressing issues of the industry.
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
FREE for #ECAOMembers 🦺
Join the #WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program through ECAO and:
✅ Get a $1,000 incentive for enrolling
✅ Strengthen safety & reduce risks
✅ Boost productivity & client confidence
📩 Contact Cristina: [email protected]
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
According to @OntConstSec, commercial construction continues to lead growth, driven by office buildings and rising investment in laboratory facilities.
building.ca/commercial-const…
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❄️ Temperatures are dropping and the risk of cold stress is rising.
Here are 5 quick reminders for safer winter worksites:
1️⃣ Prevent slips & falls
2️⃣ Control cold stress
3️⃣ Maximize visibility
4️⃣ Use heaters safely
5️⃣ Inspect & stretch
A safe site is a productive site.
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Great to welcome Brian Barron and Katherine Jacobs from the @OntConstSec to the #Local1059 Training Centre!
Nathan Moniz, Brandon MacKinnon, and Mike Ropp gave a tour, demoed our VR equipment, and discussed industry trends.
Thanks for visiting!
#LiUNA
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦
From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms.
#CanadaRemembers #VeteransWeek
ALT A sentry with his head bowed stands on guard at the War Memorial in Ottawa. A crowd of onlookers are in the background.
ALT Four CF-18s fly over the War Memorial in Ottawa on a cloudy day.
Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
BARGAINING UPDATE: With five weeks to go before contracts expire in Ontario’s unionized ICI construction sector, negotiators are reporting slow, measured progress towards deals with action expected to heat up in early April. @OntConstSec @CECCO_ICI
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U.S. President @realDonaldTrump’s tariff threats cast a dark shadow over the recent @OntConstSec conference but not all the news was negative.
@BuildForceCan's senior economist Bob Collins outlined a robust pipeline of Ontario projects.
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Ontario Construction Secretariat retweeted
Tariff tension loomed large at a recent @OntConstSec conference as delegates paid rapt attention to trade-war economic forecasts and worked to develop coping strategies in the wake of threats from the Donald Trump administration.
@BMO
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