Ontario Construction Secretariat

🍁 Happy Canada Day from OCS! Today we celebrate the people and partnerships that help build a stronger Canada. Thank you to the skilled tradespeople, contractors, labour partners, and industry leaders shaping our communities every day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! ❤️🤍

🎙️ New Episode of OCS Talks is Now Available! 🔗https://youtu.be/i6Y3DQ8pwkk

Ontario’s ICI construction sector is at a pivotal moment. Major investments in transit, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and institutional infrastructure are driving growth, while labour shortages, rising costs, and economic uncertainty continue to shape the industry landscape.

In this episode, OCS CEO and host Brian Barron sits down with Bob Collins of PRISM Economics & Analysis and Irwin Bess of BuildForce Canada to discuss:

🔹 Ontario’s construction outlook over the next decade
🔹 Labour market trends and workforce demand
🔹 Major projects driving investment across the province
🔹 The impact of infrastructure funding and economic conditions
🔹 How BuildForce develops its industry forecasts

Whether you're a contractor, employer, union representative, policymaker, or industry stakeholder, this conversation provides valuable insight into the forces shaping the future of Ontario’s construction industry.

🎧 Listen now to Ontario’s ICI Construction Outlook: Forecasting Labour Demand, Major Projects, and Market Uncertainty.

OCS CEO Brian Barron was pleased to speak at last week's Ontario Boilermakers Industry Conference, sharing insights on OCS and the union advantage in Ontario's construction industry. His presentation highlighted how a highly skilled workforce, strong labour-management relationships, and a commitment to safety and quality help deliver better project outcomes for owners, contractors, and communities alike.

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Connections & Cocktails is THIS THURSDAY, and registration is closing soon

🔗https://ocs.regfox.com/connections-and-cocktails-2026

If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to secure your spot. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, and stakeholders from across Ontario's unionized ICI construction industry.

🍸 Cocktails
🍽️ Great food
🏇 Live horse racing
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🤝 Meaningful networking

Whether you're looking to reconnect with familiar faces or make new industry connections, this is an event you won't want to miss.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Woodbine Racetrack – Post Parade Dining Room (Gate 10)
🏨 Accommodation available at The Great Canadian Casino Resort