Press Releases

 

  • January 16, 2026 Read More
    RCCAO welcomes the Government of Ontario’s continued focus and investment in critical water infrastructure
  • December 18, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Statement on Canada-Ontario One Process Agreement
  • December 9, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO statement on the Ontario Government’s advancements on Highway 413 and the issuance of the RFP to extend Highway 410
  • November 10, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO statement on the Government of Ontario’s announcement of a new $10 million Potholes Prevention Fund Program
  • November 06, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO: Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement Demonstrates That Building Infrastructure Best Response to Turbulent Economy
  • November 05, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Statement on Federal Budget
  • October 28, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Welcomes Reduction of Tax Burden on New Home Construction
  • October 27, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO statement on the Government of Ontario’s introduction of the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act
  • October 20, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO: Three Legislative Priorities To Improve Building Conditions for Industry & Communities
  • September 10, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO: Ring of Fire Gateway Will Become Vital Artery to Ontario’s Long-Term Prosperity
  • August 27, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Celebrates Highway 413 Milestone as Ontario Government Awards First Tenders to Begin Construction
  • August 26, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Chair Peter Smith Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for Outstanding Service to Industry
  • June 5, 2025 Read More
    2025 CAA Worst Roads Campaign Reveals Worst Roads
  • May 29, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO’s Nadia Todorova Appointed to Board of Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
  • May 15, 2025 Read More
    Budget 2025 Recognizes Critical Infrastructure Construction and Workforce Growth Key to Ontario’s Long-Term Prosperity
  • May 12, 2025 Read More
    Comprehensive Reforms Primed to Spur Critical Infrastructure Construction & Housing Development
  • May 6, 2025 Read More
    RCCAO Applauds Investment in Workforce Skills Straining
  • April 29, 2025 Read More
    Newly Elected Government of Canada Must Prioritize Critical Infrastructure Advancement
  • April 15, 2025 Read More
    Advancing Critical Infrastructure Crucial For Ontario
  • March 14, 2025 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova on the Right Honourable Mark Carney’s Swearing In as Prime Minister of Canada.
  • February 28, 2025 Read More
    Ontario Votes To Keep Investing in Critical Infrastructure to Support Ontario’s Economy
  • January 23, 2025 Read More
    Infrastructure Investments Key to Ontario’s Economy
  • January 14, 2025 Read More
    Ontario Construction Industry Leaders Call for More Sustainable & Cost-Effective Building Practices
  • December 9, 2024 Read More
    Congestion Threatens Economic Stability and Quality of Life
  • November 29, 2024 Read More
    Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Hosts Economic Summit on the Future of Ontario’s Transportation Infrastructure
  • October 30, 2024 Read More
    Ontario Fall Economic Statement Advances Critical Infrastructure Priorities for Growth and Connectivity
  • October 28, 2024 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova, on the Ontario government’s awarding of a major contract to build the western section of the Bradford Bypass
  • October 28, 2024 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova, in response to federal immigration policy adjustments
  • October 21, 2024 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova, in response to the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act
  • October 17, 2024 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova, in response to the Building Highways Faster Act
  • September 25, 2024 Read More
    Visionary 401 Expansion Could Serve Ontarians for Generations
  • September 16, 2024 Read More
    Nadia Todorova Becomes Chairwoman of Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario
  • June 6, 2024 Read More
    Statement by Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) Executive Director, Nadia Todorova, in response to changes to Premier Doug Ford’s Cabinet
  • June 5, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Welcomes Federal Government’s Infrastructure Funding Agreement for Ontario’s Municipalities
  • May 28, 2024 Read More
    CAA Worst Roads Campaign Reaffirms Growing State of Good Repair Backlog and Need for Municipal Funding
  • May 9, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO: Building Bradford Bypass Critical Infrastructure for Fast Growing Region
  • April 30, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Welcomes Advances in Building Highway 413
  • April 17, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Statement on the Federal budget 2024
  • April 15, 2024 Read More
    New Agreement Reached by Provincial and Federal Governments Enabling Highway 413 to Proceed a Win for All Ontarians
  • April 12, 2024 Read More
    Federal Government Housing Plan Step In The Right Direction; Expanded Tax Measures and Follow-Through Critical
  • April 10, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO: Improving Regulatory Environment For Building Homes & Critical Infrastructure in Ontario Welcomed
  • March 26, 2024 Read More
    Budget 2024 Prepares Ontario for Growth; Construction Budget is Needed Action on Ontario’s Plans to Build
  • March 21, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Commends Ontario Government for Targeted Investments in Housing-Enabling Infrastructure
  • March 14, 2024 Read More
    Majority of Ontarians disagree with Federal Minister’s statement that government should stop investing in new road infrastructure
  • March 6, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Congratulates Board Chair Peter Smith On Expanded Industry Leadership As New Executive Director of OAFS
  • February 29, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Statement in response to the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
  • February 26, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO Welcomes Long Overdue MCEA Reforms; Calls on Ontario Legislature to Adopt New Critical Measures
  • January 30, 2024 Read More
    RCCAO: Infrastructure Investment; Improved Regulatory Environment Key to Building Ontario for Budget 2024
  • November 27, 2023 Read More
    New Ontario-Toronto Funding Agreement Creates Optimism for Addressing State-of-Good-Repair Backlog and Maintenance of Critical Infrastructure in City of Toronto
  • November 6, 2023 Read More
    Ontario Infrastructure Bank Offers Potential for Expanded Infrastructure Building Capacity
  • November 2, 2023 Read More
    Province Makes Progress on Critical Infrastructure For Ontario
  • October 13, 2023 Read More
    Supreme Court Ruling a Win For Building Critical Infrastructure in Ontario
  • September 14, 2023 Read More
    RCCAO Statement on Removing HST from New Rental Construction
  • September 13, 2023 Read More
    Toronto and Area Road Builders Announce New Leadership
  • May 30, 2023 Read More
    CAA Worst Roads Campaign Reveals Need for Municipal Funding to Maintain Critical Infrastructure
  • April 17, 2023 Read More
    Study: Feds Infrastructure Funding Shortfall Limits Growth Prospects
  • March 28, 2023 Read More
    RCCAO Statement on the 2023 Federal Budget
  • March 23, 2023 Read More
    Ontario Budget Acts on Promises for Infrastructure Investment
  • March 20, 2023 Read More
    Immigration Agreement Great News for Ontario
  • February 23, 2023 Read More
    RCCAO: Infrastructure & Immigration Key to Building Ontario
  • November 14, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO: Continued Follow-Through on Infrastructure Investments Critical to Ontario’s Future
  • October 25, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO: Needed Housing Reforms Welcomed
  • October 25, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO Congratulates Newly Elected Municipal Officials
  • October 12, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO Offers Three Priorities to Build a Better Canada
  • August 9, 2022 Read More
    New Legislative Session Begins With Mandate to Build
  • June 3, 2022 Read More
    Ontario Votes to Build Highway 413 & Critical Infrastructure
  • May 3, 2022 Read More
    Majority of Ontarians Support Highway 413
  • April 28, 2022 Read More
    Ontario Budget Recognizes Critical Infrastructure is Vital to Long-Term Economic Prosperity & Building Vibrant Communities
  • April 8, 2022 Read More
    FEDERAL BUDGET: Renewed focus on housing and infrastructure the right move, but no clear help for cities
  • March 10, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO Praises GGH Transportation Plan’s Visionary Approach
  • March 8, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO Praises Crucial Reforms to Ontario’s Utility Locates System
  • February 11, 2022 Read More
    Job Losses Imminent Without Additional Support to Municipalities
  • February 8, 2022 Read More
    RCCAO Welcomes Housing Affordability Task Force Report Recommendations
  • January 20, 2022 Read More
    Keep Constructing Ontario's Future: Investments in Ontario's infrastructure pays dividends for everyone
  • December 16, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO applauds Toronto for removing minimum parking requirements
  • November 10, 2021 Read More
    Economic Impact Report: Highway 413 to create 8,000 jobs annually, generate $2.3 billion in earnings for Ontario workers
  • November 4, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO praises significant investment into critical transportation infrastructure in Ontario
  • October 26, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO congratulates new federal cabinet announced today
  • July 7, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO calls on federal government to address significant infrastructure deficit
  • June 10, 2021 Read More
    Massive amounts of drinking water being wasted due to leaky pipes: RCCAO report
  • May 6, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO supports legislation to modernize and streamline apprenticeship training
  • April 19, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO sees positives and negatives in federal budget
  • April 8, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO calls for a fund to help improve critical water infrastructure
  • March 25, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO applauds doubling of gas tax funding for municipalities
  • March 24, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO welcomes budget investments in infrastructure
  • March 10, 2021 Read More
    Labour-management construction alliance appoints new executive director
  • March 4, 2021 Read More
    RCCAO statement on additional $500M support for Ontario municipalities
  • February 10, 2021 Read More
    Federal transit funding welcomed by alliance of construction labour and management
  • January 28, 2021 Read More
    Funding and continued co-operation needed to save tens of thousands of construction jobs in Ontario
  • January 25, 2021 Read More
    Tens of thousands of construction jobs at risk if funds don't flow, labour-management alliance warns
  • January 14, 2021 Read More
    Construction alliance calls on governments to ensure funds flow for 2021 building season
  • December 16, 2020 Read More
    Labour-management construction alliance welcomes municipal funding commitment
  • December 1, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO calls on federal government to take immediate action to help municipalities
  • November 20, 2020 Read More
    Andy Manahan thanked for his hard work and leadership at RCCAO
  • November 19, 2020 Read More
    Urgent action needed now to save 41,000 construction-related jobs in Ontario
  • November 9, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO comments on proposed comprehensive EA project list
  • November 5, 2020 Read More
    Alliance of construction labour and management supports call to speed up project approvals
  • October 20, 2020 Read More
    Ontario contractors warn there is not enough infrastructure work in the pipeline
  • October 9, 2020 Read More
    New chair of Ontario construction alliance calls on federal government to provide infrastructure funds
  • October 1, 2020 Read More
    Ontario construction alliance welcomes $10B in infrastructure initiatives announced by federal government
  • September 29, 2020 Read More
    Alarming number of jobs at risk unless Ottawa moves on infrastructure programs
  • September 23, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO releases statement on Throne Speech delivered by federal government
  • September 14, 2020 Read More
    Residential and civil contractors proposing six-point plan to speed up utility locates in Ontario
  • August 31, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO podcasts take deep dive into issues affecting Ontario construction industry
  • August 24, 2020 Read More
    Sidewalk Labs - What's Next?
  • August 17, 2020 Read More
    Time, money and commitment required to fix Toronto's sewage and stormwater system
  • August 10, 2020 Read More
    Using wood and mass timber for more builds will have spinoff effects for Ontario
  • August 3, 2020 Read More
    Planning for Ontario Line must continue despite declines in transit ridership
  • July 27, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO welcomes $4B assistance plan for municipalities and transit
  • July 27, 2020 Read More
    Governments must continue to invest in infrastructure projects
  • July 23, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO calls on federal government to commit to infrastructure investments
  • July 20, 2020 Read More
    More Ontario municipalities need to embrace asphalt and concrete recycling
  • July 13, 2020 Read More
    Investment in transit infrastructure must remain a priority for Ontario
  • July 6, 2020 Read More
    Construction careers are viable option for youth seeking work in the COVID era
  • June 29, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO releases first of nine podcasts on industry issues
  • June 8, 2020 Read More
    Jobs and infrastructure at risk, labour and management alliance warns
  • April 22, 2020 Read More
    Construction industry examining ways to improve subway-building costs
  • April 3, 2020 Read More
    CDAO Statement Regarding Changes to the Essential Workplaces List
  • March 25, 2020 Read More
    RCCAO commends release of Ontario government's COVID-19 action plan
  • February 18, 2020 Read More
    Ontario must tackle hallway medicine with seniors' housing near hospitals: Report
  • November 26, 2019 Read More
    As fuel tax revenues plummet, steer Ontario toward road pricing: Report
  • July 17, 2019 Read More
    Report reinforces need to reform Ontario's Municipal Class Environmental Assessments
  • June 13, 2019 Read More
    Overhauling Toronto's outdated parking regulations will cut housing costs, says report
  • May 22, 2019 Read More
    Ontario at a critical moment to increase infrastructure investment: RCCAO
  • April 11, 2019 Read More
    Ontario budget's $144-billion plan for infrastructure deserves praise: RCCAO
  • December 11, 2018 Read More
    Toronto region risks deficit of 165,000 new homes by 2041, says report
  • September 18, 2018 Read More
    The Real Dirt on Dirt: Ontario construction groups launch video series on excess soil management
  • August 20, 2018 Read More
    Federal government failing Ontario, says infrastructure advocate
  • November 9, 2017 Read More
    Ontario's Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network a good initiative for future mobility: infrastructure advocate
  • October 27, 2017 Read More
    Rise of automated vehicles spells doom for taxis, buses in next 15 years: Report
  • September 21, 2017 Read More
    Press release: Infrastructure Ontario has vital role in delivering Long-Term Plan: Ontario could achieve savings of several billion dollars over next decade
  • May 23, 2017 Read More
    Ease GTHA housing crisis by boosting family-sized rentals and 'missing middle' homes, report suggests
  • April 26, 2017 Read More
    Soil from Ontario construction projects would fill 16 Rogers Centres: report
  • December 8, 2016 Read More
    Environmental assessment delays hurting Ontario economy
  • November 29, 2016 Read More
    Ontario deserves kudos for automated vehicles move but more needs to be done
  • November 24, 2016 Read More
    Construction alliance agrees with Mayor Tory: it's #TimeToBuild
  • October 27, 2016 Read More
    Expect more GTHA traffic congestion with rise of automated vehicles
  • September 7, 2016 Read More
    Infrastructure agency would advise federal government on mega-projects: report
  • July 27, 2016 Read More
    Megatrends will influence how $176B in Infrastructure will be spent in Ontario: report
  • March 22, 2016 Read More
    Construction Alliance Supports Infrastructure Budget
  • February 25, 2016 Read More
    Infrastructure Advocate Available to Comment on 2016 Ontario Budget
  • February 17, 2016 Read More
    Press Release
    Canadian infrastructure bank would support financing, delivery of $125-billion federal program
  • January 18, 2016 Read More
    RCCAO applauds Canadian Infrastructure Report Card
  • October 28, 2015 Read More
    Massive Econ Returns of Public Infra Inv
  • September 10, 2015 Read More
    Ontario's $130-billion infrastructure investment appropriate but major trends must be acted on to maximize returns
  • July 15, 2015 Read More
    The time is right for Ontario to implement dedicated fuel taxes
  • June 3, 2015 Read More
    RCCAO Applauds 2015 Ontario Budget for Its Commitment to Infrastructure Investment
  • April 23, 2015 Read More
    10 years of advocacy comes to fruition in Ontario's infrastructure-laden budget but RCCAO still encourages using revenue tools such as HOT lanes, gas tax
  • April 16, 2015 Read More
    RCCAO applauds financing #infrastructure through Hydro One partial sale But encourages accelerated implementation of HOT lanes
  • March 24, 2015 Read More
    Improving Ontario's One Call System
  • February 19, 2015 Read More
    Ontario's opportunity to act on excess construction soils
  • February 12, 2015 Read More
    PROVINCE COULD BOOST ECONOMY BY STREAMLINING THE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE
  • December 17, 2014 Read More
    Province should take more aggressive approach to selling Crown assets to finance infrastructure, new report says
  • October 18, 2014 Read More
    Advisory Council on Government Assets: Construction Alliance Supports Dedicated Funding for Infrastructure Projects but Suggests Another Approach
  • June 20, 2014 Read More
    Taxing Motor Gas and Diesel Fuel in the GTHA. Will This Generate Sufficient Revenue?
  • March 11, 2014 Read More
    Approval Process for Municipal Infrastructure Projects is Taking too Long and Costing too Much
    Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process to blame
  • October 17, 2013 Read More
    OGRA AND RCCAO RELEASE REPORT ON COUNTY OF WELLINGTON BRIDGES
  • April 3, 2013 Read More
    Congestion Mitigation Technologies offer Solutions for the Greater Toronto, Hamilton Area
  • January 29, 2013 Read More
    Public Transit Technology, Parking Taxes and Levies, Road Tolls and Fuel Tax Recommended in Transportation study – New Ontario Premier Wynne has already stated that some of these funding tools will have to be adopted.
  • November 12, 2012 Read More
    Here's the 'dirt' on excess construction soil:
    Millions of cubic metres going to landfill could be re-used instead, says RCCAO
  • July 12, 2012 Read More
    No longer dirt cheap
    Excavated soil from construction a growing problem in Ontario;
    Lack of provincial guidelines drives up cost of disposal
  • Oakville - April 16, 2012 Read More
    OGRA Partners with RCCAO and MTO for Wellington County Bridges Study
  • March 27, 2012 Read More
    Ontario Maintains Major Commitment to Infrastructure in Budget 2012
  • March 19, 2012 Read More
    RCCAO comments on finance minister's pre-budget announcement on cuts to infrastructure.
  • March 15, 2012 Read More
    Construction industry to McGuinty government: stay the course on infrastructure
    Dedicate higher vehicle registration fees to roads and bridges
  • March 1, 2012 Read More
    RCCAO Video Provides Glimpse of a Poorer Ontario If We Fail to Invest Wisely in Infrastructure
  • January 19, 2012 Read More
    Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario supports Simcoe growth plans
  • December 8, 2011 Read More
    Public Infrastructure Investment in Ontario: The Importance of Staying the Course.
  • March 9, 2011 Read More
    Government Fees, Levies and Regulatory Costs Driving Up Housing Prices in the GTA
  • November 12, 2010 Read More
    Why Capital Investment in Infrastructure Alone Won't Guarantee Transit Growth
  • October 27, 2010 Read More
    AUDITOR GENERAL'S REPORT REVEALS INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS SAYS RCCAO
  • July 15, 2010 Read More
    CURRENT INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT PUTS CANADIAN ECONOMY AT RISK
  • March 23, 2010 Read More
    "Ontario Budget: Province could get 10,000 people back to work by streamlining the EA process"
  • March 2, 2010 Read More
    RCCAO Releases Study on Ontario's Environmental Assessment Process Taking Big Bite Out of Provincial Economy
  • October 29, 2009 Read More
    Government Procurement Practices
  • June 10, 2009 Read More
    RCCAO study finds Ontario consumers paying $700 million a year for water that never reaches their taps
  • February 23, 2009 Read More
    Unless EA Red Tape Eliminated Economic Stimulus Projects Will Face Unacceptable Delays
  • November 13, 2008 Read More
    CAN ROAD TOLLS HELP EASE GRIDLOCK, REDUCE EMISSIONS, AND SUSTAIN TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE?
  • April 24, 2008 Read More
    Ontario's Building Permit Process Remains Inefficient Despite Building Code Reforms
  • January 29, 2008 Read More
    RCCAO Study Examines Politicized Process of Transportation Planning in the GTA, Offers Priorities for Action and Recommendations for Funding
  • January 21, 2008 Read More
    RCCAO STUDY URGES A RANGE OF NEW MUNICIPAL TAXES TO PAY FOR ROAD AND TRANSIT SYSTEMS
  • November 20, 2007 Read More
    NEW RCCAO STUDY RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT BRIDGE SAFETY IN ONTARIO
  • July 24, 2007 Read More
    CRUMBLING WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS THREATEN THE GTA -GOVERNMENT MUST RESPOND IN INNOVATIVE NEW WAYS
  • July 24, 2007 Read More
    Fact sheet - Asset Management
  • July 24, 2007 Read More
    Fact sheet - Financing
  • April 11, 2007 Read More
    Water and Sewer Infrastructure Study
  • November 16, 2006 Read More
    Transportation Challenges In The Greater Toronto Area
  • July 6, 2006 Read More
    The Infrastructure Funding Deficit: Time to Act
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