New regulations come into effect in Ontario – Canadian renovation and homebuilding news for Jan. 16, 2026

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"The Ontario government continues to go where few governments have gone before in paying attention to below-the-fold labour and employment issues. "

Patrick Flannery, editor

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New rules for job postings in Ontario

Amendments to Ontario's Employment Standards Act coming into effect Jan. 1 will impact how companies with more than 25 employees are required to make job postings. Violations of these rules carry penalties of up to $100,000...

"As of right" rules come into effect in Ontario

New rules under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act now allow workers bearing certifications from other provinces to apply to work in Ontario immediately while their Ontario regulatory body processes their application for Ontario certification.

Tomi Hulkkonen dies tragically

Tomi Hulkkonen, local coordinator of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 494 in Windsor, Ont., died on Jan. 5 from injuries sustained in vehicle accident, according to a report from the Ontario Construction Secretatiat.

RESCON offering guide to AEDs

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), in partnership with Smart Safety Solutions, has put together a guide to help employers build a policy governing the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

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Let's welcome women: Lyall

The number of women working in the skilled trades and other occupations in the construction industry is heading in the right direction, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. Some progress has been...

Edmonton Renovation Show to explore the power of powder rooms

Powder rooms, often overlooked in favour of kitchens and primary bathrooms, have quietly become one of the most expressive spaces in home design. At the 2026 Edmonton Renovation Show, running Jan. 30 to Feb. 1...

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