• What's OSPE doing during COVID-19?
• OSPE and the OGCA are giving back during COVID-19 | Full Press Release
• A Message from OSPE’s CEO on COVID-19

Friday August 7, 2020

• Abandoned Mines: A Historic Problem in Ontario

Wednesday August 5, 2020

• OSPE’s recommendations regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on Infrastructure

Thursday July 23, 2020

• Another Advocacy Win: Ontario’s Intellectual Property Action Plan Announced

Thursday July 16, 2020

• OSPE’s First Virtual Town Hall

Thursday July 9, 2020

• Federal Government gives first fiscal update since the start of COVID-19

Friday June 12, 2020

• OSPE, the OGCA and Other Partners Respond to the Urgent Need for Sanitizing Products

Thursday May 28, 2020

• OSPE calls on Governments to invest in digital infrastructure

Wednesday May 27, 2020

• McMaster engineers unite with Industry to test PPE

Thursday May 14, 2020

• OSPE calls on Governments to prioritize “shovel worthy” infrastructure projects, not just “shovel ready” ones

Tuesday May 12, 2020

• How OpenText is helping organizations tackle COVID-19

Friday May 8, 2020

• OSPE’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Working Group provides key recommendations to government

Thursday April 30, 2020

• Jerome James, P.Eng., creates 3D printable ear retainers for long-term mask wearers

Tuesday April 28, 2020

• Ontario Government Releases Framework for Reopening the Economy

Wednesday April 15, 2020

• Industry Responds to Urgent call for Surgical Masks

Monday April 13, 2020

• Ontario Government lifts the suspension of limitation and procedural time periods under the Construction Act

Sunday April 5, 2020

• Dionne Aleman, PhD, P.Eng. is using Industrial Engineering Techniques to Track COVID-19’s Spread

Friday April 3, 2020

• An Update to Ontario’s COVID-19 Modelling and List of Essential Workplaces

Tuesday March 31, 2020

• OSPE and its industry members continue advocating for responsible, safe construction site practices in Ontario during the COVID-19 crisis
• Federal Government announces increased support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID-19

Wednesday March 25, 2020

• OSPE Dissects Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
• Ontario Providing Electricity Relief to Some Consumers, but not all

Tuesday March 24, 2020

• The Government of Ontario Orders Closure of all Non-Essential Workplaces

Monday March 23, 2020

• Ontario Urges Businesses to Join the Fight Against COVID-19

Friday March 20, 2020

• The Government of Canada calls on industry to help fight the spread of COVID-19

Thursday March 19, 2020

• An Update on Infrastructure Projects During COVID-19 from OSPE’s CEO

Wednesday March 18, 2020

• Federal Government Announces $82B Aid Package, Including $27B of Direct Aid for Canadians

Federal

Friday, July 31

• New mobile app to help notify Canadians of potential COVID-19 exposure now available

Thursday, July 16

• Joint Communiqué – Safe Restart Agreement

Thursday, June 25

• Prime Minister announces support for students serving their communities and opportunities to gain paid work experience

Thursday, June 18

• Prime Minister announces new mobile app to help notify Canadians of COVID-19 exposure

Wednesday, June 17

• Prime Minister’s remarks announcing additional research funding and support for Canadians

Tuesday, June 16

• Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Tuesday, June 9

• Government of Canada creates a hub for organizations looking to find resources on buying and supplying personal protective equipment

Monday, June 8

• Changes to travel restrictions for immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Thursday, June 3

• Minister Garneau announces new measures for the use of face coverings in the Canadian transportation sector

Monday, June 1

• Prime Minister announces support to help communities create jobs and restart the economy

Monday, May 25

• Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications

Thursday, May 21

• Prime Minister announces additional support for Indigenous peoples living in urban centres and off reserve

Wednesday, May 20

• Prime Minister announces opening of program to protect jobs and help businesses

Tuesday, May 19

• Prime Minister announces expansion of support for workers and small businesses

Friday, May 15

• Prime Minister announces support for research staff in Canada

Wednesday, May 13

• BACKGROUNDER: The Canada Emergency Student Benefit

Tuesday, May 12

• Prime Minister announces additional support for Canadian seniors

Monday, May 11

• Prime Minister announces additional support for businesses to help save Canadian jobs

Thursday, May 7

• Prime Minister announces agreements to boost wages for essential workers

Sunday, May 3

• Families to receive increased support through the Canada Child Benefit
• Government of Canada creates COVID-19 supply council in support of Canada’s response and recovery

Tuesday, April 28

• Prime Minister releases joint statement by First Ministers for restarting the economy

Friday, April 24

• Prime Minister announces partnerships with provinces and territories to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for small businesses

Thursday, April 23

• Prime Minister announces new support for COVID-19 medical research and vaccine development

Wednesday, April 22

• Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 21

• Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers
• Prime Minister announces further support to help Canadians in need

Friday, April 17

• Prime Minister announces new support to protect Canadian jobs

Wednesday, April 15

• Prime Minister announces expanded access to Canada Emergency Response Benefit and support for essential workers

Tuesday, April 14

• Government of Canada provides $20 million to safeguard Canada's food supply by supporting critical food inspection services
• Government of Canada further facilitates enforcement of the Federal Quarantine Act

Monday, April 13

• Keeping Canadians and workers in the food supply chain safe

Saturday, April 11

• COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2 receives Royal Assent to help businesses keep Canadians in their jobs

Wednesday, April 8

• Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
• Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 7

• Prime Minister announces production of more medical supplies and equipment in Canada

Monday, April 6

• Apply for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) with CRA

Friday, April 3

• Prime Minister announces support for food banks and local food organizations

Thursday, April 2

• Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, April 1

• Government Announces Details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to Help Businesses Keep Canadians in their jobs
• Backgrounder: Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Tuesday, March 31

• Prime Minister announces new partnerships with Canadian industries to fight COVID-19

Sunday, March 29

• Prime Minister announces support for vulnerable Canadians affected by COVID-19

Saturday, March 28

• Government of Canada announces new domestic transportation measures

Friday, March 27

• Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25

• The COVID-19 Emergency Response Act Receives Royal Ascent
• Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses

Monday, March 23

• Canada’s plan to mobilize science to fight COVID-19
• Prime Minister announces support for farmers and agri-food businesses under Canada’s response to COVID-19

Friday, March 20

• Canada’s humanitarian assistance to help developing countries prepare and respond to COVID-19
• Prime Minister announces Canada’s Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight COVID-19

Thursday, March 19

• Government of Canada funds 49 additional COVID-19 research projects – Details of the funded projects

Wednesday, March 18

• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
• Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Provincial

Friday, August 7

• Ontario Supports Digital Economy in the North

Tuesday, August 4

• Ontario Implementing Additional Measures at Bars and Restaurants to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19

Thursday, July 30

• Ontario Moving Toronto and Peel Region into Stage 3

Monday, July 27

• Province Takes Steps to Ensure All Ontarians Benefit from Local Research and Innovation

Thursday, July 16

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders

Tuesday, July 14

• Province Supports Development of Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators
• Ontario Takes Further Steps to Ensure Provincial Energy System Remains Sustainable and Reliable

Friday, July 10

• Proudly Supporting Ontario's Manufacturing Sector

Monday, July 6

• Government Proposes Made-in-Ontario Plan for Growth, Renewal and Economic Recovery

Friday, July 3

• Ontario Launches Online Training to Promote Safe Workplaces

Friday, June 26

• Ontario Provides Stable Electricity Pricing for Industrial and Commercial Companies

Tuesday, June 23

• Canada and Ontario support improved cycling and public transit infrastructure for Guelph residents

Friday, June 19

• Ontario Supporting Indigenous-Owned Businesses During COVID-19

Thursday, June 18

• Ontario Enhancing COVID-19 Case and Contact Management

Wednesday, June 17

• Ontario Pauses Commercial Evictions

Tuesday, June 16

• Ontario Investing in Reliable Internet for Northern Ontario

Monday, June 15

• Ontario Expanding Data Collection to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Thursday, June 11

• Ontario and Canada Helping Small Businesses Go Digital

Monday, June 8

• Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days
• Ontario Proposing Temporary Ban on Commercial Evictions

Saturday, June 6

• Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to Support Its Reopening Efforts

Wednesday, June 3

• Ontario Improving Broadband and Cell Service for Rural Communities

Tuesday, June 2

• Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency until June 30
• Ontario Helps Manufacturers Ramp Up Production of Personal Protective Equipment

Monday, June 1

• Ontario Supports Those Struggling with Electricity Bills during COVID-19

Wednesday, May 29

• Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province

Thursday, May 21

• Ontario Leading COVID-19 Research in Canada Province Announces First Phase of Research Projects to Fight COVID-19

Wednesday, May 20

• As Ontario Reopens, People Urged to Continue Following Public Health Advice

Tuesday, May 19

• Ontario Collaborates with Med-Tech Innovation Hub in the Fight Against COVID-19

Thursday, May 14

• Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces that Can Reopen

Tuesday, May 12

• Declaration of Emergency Extended While Ontario Gradually Reopens the Economy

Saturday, May 9

• Ontario Government Supporting Parents as Economy Reopens

Wednesday, May 6

• Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction During COVID-19

Monday, May 4

• Ontario Significantly Increases Daily Lab Testing

Friday, May 1

• Ontario Providing Support for Industrial and Commercial Electricity Consumers During COVID-19

Thursday, April 30

• Government Launches New Tool to Support Trucking Industry

Wednesday, April 29

• More Frontline Workers Eligible for Emergency Child Care

Tuesday, April 28

• Ontario Helping Businesses Overcome the Unique Challenges Created by COVID-19

Monday, April 27

• Ontario Unveils Guiding Principles to Reopen the Province

Frdiday, April 24

• Ontario Provides Urgent Relief for Small Businesses and Landlords

Wednesday, April 22

• Ontario Takes Immediate Steps to Further Protect Long-Term Care Residents and Staff During COVID-19 Outbreak

Tuesday, April 21

• Ontario Providing Additional Relief to the Province's Most Vulnerable

Monday, April 20

• Health Experts Say the COVID-19 Outbreak Has Likely Peaked in Ontario

Saturday, April 18

• Province Calls for Innovative Solutions to Combat COVID-19

Friday, April 17

• Ontario Enables Auto Insurance Companies to Provide Driver Rebates During COVID-19

Thursday, April 16

• Ontario Significantly Expands Hospital Capacity to Prepare for Any COVID-19 Outbreak Scenario

Tuesday, April 14

• Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19

Monday, April 13

• Ontario Secures Critical Medical Equipment and Supplies

Sunday, April 12

• Province Developing New Health Data Platform to Help Defeat COVID-19

Thursday, April 9

• Ontario Starts Planning for Economic Recovery

Wednesday, April 8

• Ontario Accelerates Essential Construction Projects During COVID-19

Tuesday, April 7

• Ontario Calls on all Health Care Workers to Help Fight COVID-19
• Ontario Helping Indigenous Communities Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Monday, April 6

• Ontario Government Supports Families in Response to COVID-19

Friday, April 3

• Ontario Provides Full Transparency by Releasing COVID-19 Modelling
• Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Thursday, April 2

• Ontario Supports Trucking Sector for Keeping Goods Moving
• Ontario Increasing Mental Health Support During COVID-19

Wednesday, April 1

• Ontario Joins Forces with the Private Sector to Fight COVID-19

Tuesday, March 31

• Province Supports Postsecondary Students During COVID-19

Monday, March 30

• Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites
• Construction site health and safety during COVID-19
• Ontario Protecting Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak
• Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Sunday, March 29

• Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites

Saturday, March 28

• Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of More Than Five People with Strict Exceptions
• Ontario Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging

Thursday, March 26

• UPDATED: Ontario Enabling Financial Relief for Businesses

Wednesday, March 25

• Premier Ford and Minister Phillips Announce Additional Health Care Resources and Support for People, Jobs and Employers
• Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19

Monday, March 23

• Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces to Fight Spread of COVID-19

Saturday, March 21

• Ontario Urges Business to Join the Fight Against COVID-19

Thursday, March 19

• Ontario Supporting Workers, Municipalities and Retailers in Response to COVID-19

• Submission- Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs (COVID-19 Infrastructure sector)
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery FEDERAL (Short-term Actions)
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery ONTARIO (Short-term Actions)
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery ONTARIO (Immediate Actions)
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery FEDERAL (Immediate Actions)
• CDAO Letter - Minister Phillips: Ontario’s Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery – Construction Industry
• OGCA Minister Lecce COVID-19 Letter
• Letter Minister Lecce
• CDAO Letter to Minister Phillips RE: COVID-19: The need for legislated relief in project contracts
• CDAO Letter to Minister Phillips RE: Follow up - Ontario’s Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery – Construction Industry
• CDAO Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau RE: Canada’s Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery – Construction Industry

• Building Ontario's Economic Recovery
• 5 green infrastructure projects engineers recommend to boost COVID-19 economic recovery | CBC News
• The Personal continues to support its clients by announcing a discount for auto insurance clients who are driving significantly less
• Webinar: Current State of COVID-19: Considerations for Engineers – Legal, Privacy, and Liability & Business Interruption Coverage
• Ontario construction ponders safety duty following announcement of essential status | ConstructConnect
• CDAO Briefing Note: COVID-19 and Force Majeure
• Responsible, safe construction site practices can guide Ontario industry through COVID-19 crisis | CDAO Press Release