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Bruce Power, Peel Public Health launch massive vaccine clinic
The clinic will use a Hocky Hub model to create capacity for thousands of vaccines daily. The initiative is being supported in part by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.
Labour force numbers slip in April as provinces deal with third COVID wave
Tighter public-health measures aimed at controlling the further spread of COVID-19 brought employment lower in several provinces, including Ontario. Nationally, construction shed 12,700 jobs.
PCL names Paul Knowles Ottawa district manager
The former manager of the company’s Regina office moves to Ottawa to replace Kevin Skinner.
Skilled Trades Ontario to replace OCOT
New legislation introduced by the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development on May 6, would create a single-window entity that would cut red tape and make the skilled trades and apprenticeship system more efficient, accessible and easier to navigate.
CPO announces departure
After three years of service in the role of Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer, Ron Kelusky has announced his intent to step down, effective July 26.