- College of Trades
In this section you will find information updates on ORBA’s efforts relating to issues surrounding the Ontario College of Trades, as well as advocacy materials to help inform you of ORBA’s position on the College through its participation on the Construction Employers Coalition. Please use the menu bar to the left to scan the different categories of resources available in this section.
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April 8, 2013
Ontario Liberal Government Nails Tradespeople with New Tax
The Ontario Liberal government’s controversial new trades tax came into effect today.
March 4, 2013
Bulletin 16-13 College of Trades to Open in April
Earlier this week the Wynne Government announced that they remain committed to the Ontario College of Trades. Learn more about the announcement and what this means for you.
February 28, 2013
Bulletin 11-13 Help fight the Ontario College of Trades
We are calling on members and affiliates to take a few easy steps to help fight the Ontario College of Trades. The Ontario College of Trades is set to begin accepting members on April 8, 2013 without demonstrating any tangible benefit to our industry.
February 28, 2013
Bulletin 09-13 Industry Calls for Wynne to hit the Pause button on the College of Trades
February 15, 2013
ORBA Advocates for Lower Ratios for the Ironworker and Carpentry Trades
: The Ontario Road Builders’ Association calls for lower apprentice to journeyperson ratios in the Ironworker and Carpentry trades. ORBA advocated for the lower ratios by submitting written comments supporting the position to the Ontario College of Trades Review Panels that are examining the ratios for these two trades.
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