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Halton Region – Health and Safety Update
In the aftermath of the R. v. Sudbury line of cases, municipalities have reassessed health and safety policies and procedures. Within this context, Halton Region has reviewed its construction processes and requirements and is now implementing a mandatory accredited-OHSMS for Constructors. […]
Ontario Introduces Buy Ontario Act
On November 20, 2025, the Ontario Government tabled Bill 72, the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025. The Bill proposes new authority to impose “Ontario-first” procurement rules across ministries, agencies, municipalities, and the broader public sector. Here are the highlights: Background Earlier in 2025, […]
Ontario’s Plan to Protect Ontario – 2025 Fall Economic Statement
Earlier today, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, delivered Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement – A Plan to Protect Ontario. As anticipated, the update largely reaffirms initiatives introduced in previous announcements, sustaining a strong pipeline for consulting engineering companies. The […]
IO Releases Fall 2025 Market Update
No. 25/21 – October 29, 2025 This week, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) issued its October 2025 market update featuring 25 projects in pre- and active procurement. This update features a total value of more than $30 billion in design and construction costs […]
Ontario Legislature Returns: What We’re Watching This Session
Yesterday marked the return of the Ontario Legislature to Queen’s Park for the fall sitting. The government has seven weeks to advance new initiatives and priorities carried over from the spring, likely bringing movement to several files affecting Ontario’s consulting […]
Important Notice from ACEC-Ontario Leadership
Dear Members, Following ACEC-Ontario Annual Meeting of Members, held on September 15, 2025, a reporting error in the election results was identified. Accordingly, ACEC-Ontario welcomes Robert Moroney (Elements Engineering Inc.) to the Board of Directors. The newly elected and reelected […]
Request for Feedback – Constructor Designation
No. 25/18 – August 12, 2025 We are seeking input from all member companies on the proposal below by Wednesday August 27th, 2025. Constructor Designation on Municipal Consulting Assignments ACEC-Ontario has been approached by a Regional Municipality in Ontario with two proposed changes […]
Call for Volunteers: MTO Contract Administration (CA) and MTO Engineering Sub-Committee
We are currently seeking four (4) volunteers from ACEC-Ontario Members to support our ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO). There are three (3) volunteer opportunities available within the MTO Engineering Sub-Committee and one (1) within the MTO Contract Administration (CA) […]
Ontario to Legislate COR Equivalency
Yesterday, the Ontario Government introduced legislation that, if passed, would recognize ISO 45001 and the Certificate of Recognition (COR) as equivalent under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Specifically, Section 7.6.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act would be […]
MTO Procurement Restriction Update
Background In April 2025, the Ontario Government released its Procurement Restriction Policy, outlining restrictions on public sector buyers from procuring goods and services from U.S. businesses. This Policy is applicable to all Ontario Ministries and Agencies. For more information, the Government […]