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2022 MCA Ontario Annual General Meeting
Ottawa, our Nation’s capital, you won’t want to miss this. 


It is truly time to get back together, to reacquaint with friends you may not have seen in years and to meet new members from across the province. Our schedule is designed with this in mind. We’ll start the conference off on a lighthearted note and move from there to a day on the golf course or at the spa. It also includes front row tickets to the famous Lac Leamy fireworks and an option for high tea at the Chateau Laurier.

For those unable to attend you will be able to participate in the AGM through Zoom, but it won’t be the same. The Lord Elgin, a premier hotel, right in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is hosting us, and we have almost two full days of events/activities planned off-site.


After two years of restrictions, we hope you will join us August 16 - 19 for this phenomenal week! Registration will open on our website starting 20 April.

Provincial Bargaining

Just the Facts!


With local negotiations concluded in almost every zone, provincial level discussions began on 6 April. The first step was the exchange of proposals followed by dialogue back and forth on the 7th. The schedule has been set to allow for a deeper review the week following and a return together on 19 April. The next two weeks after that have been designated exclusively for negotiations and we are committed to reaching an agreement in advance of the 1 May deadline.

Meeting with The Honourable Monte McNaughton


MCAO leadership met with the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development on 5 April. He highlighted recent accomplishments within our industry and referred to his goals and forthcoming announcements. This was followed by an excellent period of Q&A. It was a valuable time together and Minister McNaughton asked that we meet again in the fall.

Identifying work opportunities for Ukrainian refugees


If you as an employer want to get on the list to welcome skilled tradespeople from the Ukraine, call 1 (888) 562-4769 or e-mail ukrainianjobs@ontario.ca

MCAA's Annual Student Chapter Competition Project


The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) have an annual competition where schools are invited to submit a bid on a mechanical project on behalf of a fictious company they create. McMaster University’s 90 page proposal was one of the top four and as a result they were invited to attend the MCAA annual convention. During this week, the four finalists present their plan to a panel, from which the winner was determined. McMaster won and took home the first place prize of $10,000 USD.

Congratulations McMaster University!!

TSSA Fee Changes – Effective May 1, 2022


TSSA is implementing a 2.6% fee increase to all fees in the following two program areas, effective May 1, 2022. 


For more information:  Visit www.tssa.org/fees 


Upcoming News!



Get ready! Something new is coming over the months ahead! MCA Ontario will be launching our new website. This will provide all members with a more intuitive and user friendly experience.

 

The website will feature a refreshed look, improved navigation, easy downloads right at your fingertips.

Stay Tuned!


Looking for more?

Our intent is to make this a quarterly newsletter that is full of timely and valuable information for you. If you would like to see a specific topic or concern included in a future version please reach out to us at mcao@mcao.org. We welcome any feedback and/or questions you may have.

MCA Ontario Newsletters

August 2025

August 20, 2025
Upcoming MCAO Events MCAO is hosting two very exciting important events in October on back to back days so that you don’t need to travel twice! October 23 – Joint Leadership Conference The Electrical, Mechanical, and Labour Sectors Unite! Join the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario ( ECAO ),Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario ( MCAO ) and Construction Labour Relations Association of Ontario ( CLRAO ) for the 2025 Joint Leadership Conference! October 24 - MCAO’s S.M.A.R.T. Innovation Evening Experience a dynamic speed networking format at the Hockey Hall of Fame, where participants will rotate between supplier & manufacturer to discuss progressive solutions to challenges in the mechanical contracting industry. Click HERE! to register for both events!

June 2025

June 25, 2025
Free Project Management PMP Training Spots are Filling Up! MCAO, in partnership with ECAO and CLRAO, is offering a fully funded training opportunity for MCAO member contractors: PROMEX – Project Management Skills for Construction Excellence. Delivered in collaboration with the Schulich School of Business at York University, this program enables participants to earn a Master’s Certificate in Project Management (MCPM). Participants will also be eligible to write the PMP® exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI)—all at no cost, thanks to the Ontario Skills Development Fund. Program Details: The course runs for a total of 8 weeks: 6 weeks of project management training through Schulich ExecEd 2 weeks of AI and digital tools training through iKITES Live virtual sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PMP® exam prep and fees covered Upcoming cohorts September 4, 2025, and October 23, 2025. Get the full program overview and registration steps in the brochure HERE !

April 2025

April 23, 2025
New MCAO Training Webpage We are excited to announce the launch of a dedicated training section on our official MCAO website! This new hub is designed to be your one-stop destination for all things training-related, featuring everything from updates on upcoming and past MCAO training sessions, to exclusive giveaways and a range of free training resources. Whether you're seeking technical courses, safety certifications, or leadership development opportunities, our new platform makes it easier than ever to access the training you need to grow your staff’s skills. Explore training programs tailored to your professional goals and stay informed on the latest offerings. Be sure to check back regularly for updates, new resources, and more chances to win through our training-related giveaways!

February 2025

February 26, 2025
MCAO’s HR on Demand An HR partner might not be a role that your business can support in-house. Most companies don’t add an HR person until they hit 50 people. In the meantime, if you have a question that relates to hiring, performance management, compensation, legislation, conflict, termination (and other human resources topics) it can be hard to know where to start. We are introducing a potential solution for those of you without HR in-house. MCAO is partnering with Dee Pipher, CHRL to offer HR support. If you would like to set up a 30 minute chat with Dee for HR advice, fill in THIS FORM to give some context. You will then be sent a link from Dee to set up a time through calendly.com. The cost of the 30 minute consult is covered by MCAO. More in depth consultations may need to be covered by the contractor organization. If your questions are of a legal nature, or are outside of the scope of HR, Dee may refer you to an employment lawyer.

December Holiday 2024

December 18, 2024
Holiday Training Code Giveaway! – Waiting on Workplace Safety In honor of the holidays, we are thrilled to give away a large number of online BuildForce and Workplace Safety training courses to our members! All courses are self-paced, with BuildForce codes qualifying for gold seal certification credits. Courses include: BuildForce o Introduction to Construction Estimating o Construction Project Management Workplace Safety o Workplace Incident Investigation o Conflict Resolution If you would like to request any of the above codes, please contact our Operations Manager, Dylan, at dylan@mcao.org . Happy Holidays!

October 2024

October 15, 2024
MCA Ontario 2025 Annual General Meeting/Conference
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