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EAD New Requirement
As of January 1, 2026, construction sites in Ontario with 20 or more workers and projects lasting longer than three months are legally required to have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on site. The key elements are that the project has 20 or more workers and is expected to last at least three months. Short-term projects under three months are exempt, but having an AED is still recommended as a best practice. WSIB does have a rebate program available.
Read MoreAGM 2026 & Sens Game
The Ottawa ECA Board has approved March 26, 2026 for our Annual General Meeting. It will take place at the CTC, home of the Ottawa...
Read MoreXmas Office Hours
Please note the Ottawa ECA office will close at noon on December 24th, 2025 and reopen on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.
Read MoreOECA Attends Career Fair
December 10 to12, 2025 – Representatives from the Ottawa ECA attended Ministry of Labours Career Fair, Level Up, at the EY Centre last week. Thousands...
Read More2025 Gala a huge success
The 2025 Ottawa ECA Christmas Gala was held on Friday, December 5th at the Fairmont Château Laurier and welcomed a record crowd of members, spouses,...
Read More2025 Xmas Gala
The Ottawa ECA is pleased to invite our members to celebrate the 61st Annual Christmas Gala in the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier Main Ballroom on Friday, December 5, 2025....
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