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The Windsor Women In Construction Committee is pleased to announce
we will now offer a bursary to Women in the Trades.
Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in a Construction Trades program (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a resident of Windsor, Essex, Chatham Kent or Sarnia Lambton (Post secondary institution does
not need to be located in the this area)
• Must have OSSD or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• OR Grade 12 female high school students must be registered in a College construction skilled trade related techniques program in the following school
year (after graduation); or be a registered OYAP Apprentice and will be continuing with their apprenticeship after high school
RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE UP TO $1000 FOR THEIR STUDIES.
PLEASE EMAIL TO CPRYMACK@WCA.ON.CA FOR AN APPLICATION.
The HCA scholarship program applications are now open. All members are encouraged to review this new program, and owners are encouraged to inform employees of this program.
We will offer two awards, one valued at $1500 and one valued at $1000* to a student at any who is a son or daughter of an employee of a Heavy Construction Association or staff member, graduating from high school and/or entering any year of a post secondary institution or an accredited trade
school of his/her choice.
Previous winners are ineligilble
Email to cprymack@wca.on.ca for your applciation
Senator Sandra Pupatello, with Windsor Construction Association and Heavy Construction Association of Windsor
UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH “BUY CANADIAN” POLICY
Learn how the federal government’s Buy Canadian policy prioritizes Canadian suppliers, Canadian-made materials, and domestic production, creating new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses.
Canadian suppliers
Canadian-made materials
Domestic production and innovation
Where opportunities exist for SMEs
How to position your business for federal contracts
This session is for the Infrastructure and Construction Sectors AND IS OPEN TO WCA AND HCA MEMBERS ONLY
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, May 21st 2026
Time: 09:30 - 11:30
Location: Ciociaro Club, 3745 N Talbot Rd, Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0
RSVP: cprymack@wca.on.ca NO LATER THAN MAY 15
For enquiries contact: carolina.lipman@sen.parl.gc.ca / 343-551-4304
Yesterday, the Province of Ontario announced its revised framework for the consolidation of Conservation Authorities (CAs). Under this proposed update, Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities will be merged into nine. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will merge with the Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley, and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities to form the new Western Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority.
The Province has identified that in the coming weeks, it will amend the Conservation Authorities Act to confirm the regional CAs, establish governance, and initiate the transition, which will be coordinated through the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency. The consolidation is expected to take place by early 2027.
The Province has emphasized that local programs and services will continue, that front-line staffing levels will not be affected, and conservation areas and assets will remain owned and managed by conservation authorities. The Province has also stated that local expertise and well-established relationships with municipalities, developers, and builders will be retained within the new structure. Throughout this transition process, ERCA will continue to provide its programs and services without disruption, including conservation areas and trails, drinking water source protection, watershed management services, stewardship programs, agricultural extension services, and education programs. “Above all, ERCA remains committed to protecting the watersheds and the residents of the Windsor-Essex County-Pelee Island region,” said Tim Byrne, ERCA CAO.
Thousands of construction tenders are issued each year across ICI, infrastructure, and other sectors, yet not all attract the strong, competitive bids clients hope for.
Why? Sometimes it comes down to the basics: tender formats and conditions that don’t align with contractor preferences.
We’re gathering insights to better understand what contractors prefer in construction tenders. All feedback will be collated and then presented to public clients to help shape clearer, more attractive bid opportunities and stronger outcomes for everyone involved.
Take a few minutes to share your expertise and complete the survey.
Bonus: All participants will be entered into one of five random prize draws!
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