HCAW News
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Windsor Building Permit Data November 4, 2025
Attached is a file that contains an overview of the City of Windsor's Building Permit data from January 01 to September 30, 2025.
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Funding available to hire youth in 2026 October 29, 2025
Planning to hire youth in summer 2026? Canada Summer Jobs has funding to help you make it happen! The application period to receive Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire young workers will open November 4.
From November 4 until December 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST, employers can apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire young workers aged 15 to 30 next summer.
Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies to help employers hire fresh young talent and meet their workforce needs.
Exciting fields like construction, green jobs, environmental protection, and technology—including AI—are in high demand and offer new opportunities for Canada's youth. Through the Canada Summer Jobs program, employers can give youth a chance to kickstart their careers in these thriving industries and in many others.
Don’t miss your chance! Get ready to apply or help spread the word by sharing our Canada Summer Jobs Facebook post.
Why apply?
Public and private employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 50%, while not-for-profit can receive up to 100%, based on the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
Hiring a young person in your community shows leadership, pride, and a commitment to building a strong local economy. Join the tens of thousands of Canadian employers who are stepping up to hire youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Who can apply?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Employers from the public sector
- Private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada
Prepare to apply
Create a Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account to ensure you are ready to apply. Additional information on CSJ 2026 will be available online starting November 4.
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EllisDon Selected to Complete the First Phase of the New Hospital Project August 14, 2025
Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) has selected EllisDon as the Construction Manager to oversee enabling works construction for the newly named Fancsy Family Hospital Project, marking a major step forward in the transformation of health care in the region.
Phase one includes the construction of:- An Administration Centre with an auditorium, simulation training centre, classrooms, and office space for support staff.
- A multi-level parking garage that will connect into the new facility and provide convenient, covered access to services in the new hospital, and
- Essential site infrastructure to support future phases of the hospital build.
Enabling works is expected to take approximately three years to complete and represents the first visible step in the broader redevelopment effort. The elements will be designed to integrate seamlessly with the main hospital build, ensuring a cohesive and efficient build-out of the hospital campus.
With the selection of a Construction Manager, WRH is on track to have shovels in the ground for this phase of the new state-of-the-art acute care hospital by early 2026, if not sooner.
“This announcement is another exciting and tangible step toward delivering the new state-of-the-art hospital our community has been waiting for,” said Karen Riddell, Acting President and CEO and Chief Nursing Executive of Windsor Regional Hospital. “By selecting EllisDon, we are partnering with a team that has a proven track record in delivering complex healthcare infrastructure. This early work will set the stage for the full build and bring us closer to a facility that will meet the needs of our patients, families, and staff for decades to come.”
EllisDon was selected through a competitive procurement process for enabling works, based on proven experience in delivering large-scale health and infrastructure projects, including the Brampton Civic Hospital, which opened in 2007 and the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, which opened in 2015. In addition, they are currently working on the South Niagara Project as well as the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children.
“It is a privilege for EllisDon to lead the first phase of the new Windsor Regional Hospital project. We recognize how vital this hospital will be for Windsor and Essex County - a place where compassion, innovation, and healing unite for generations to come,” said Randy Reymer, Senior Vice President & Area Manager, Southwestern Ontario, EllisDon. “Guided by our extensive experience in healthcare infrastructure, our team is inspired by Windsor Regional Hospital’s vision and grateful for the trust placed in us.”
Earlier this year - following another competitive selection process - Diamond Schmitt Architects was selected to lead the planning and design for this enabling works phase and has been working closely with hospital staff and key users to design a space that supports collaboration and innovation.
Located adjacent to the main hospital, the Education and Administration Centre will offer easy access for support teams and visitors, while also creating a distinct environment for learning, development, and cross-disciplinary engagement.
“Our government is making historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring that more people in Windsor and Essex County can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Today’s milestone marks an important step in the development of the New Fancsy Family Hospital, which upon completion will make it faster and easier for more people and their families to access world-class hospital care in their community, for generations to come.”
A separate tendering process will be initiated later this year in accordance with Infrastructure Ontario’s latest Market Update to begin major construction on the new hospital.
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Updated Truck Routes, City of Windsor August 5, 2025
The Truck Route Study was endorsed City Council on Monday, July 14, 2025. Implementation is expected in the third quarter of 2025. Please see the attached high-res maps. Included in addition to the 0-5 and 6-20 year map is the anticipated initial changes expected this fall 2025.
The Truck Route Study was endorsed City Council on Monday, July 14, 2025. Implementation is expected in the third quarter of 2025.
Please see the attached high-res maps.
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Confirmation & Advertising Update – WCA & HCA Members Only July 10, 2025
Attention WCA and HCA Members:
(This update is for members only. Architects and Engineers will be contacted separately.)
It’s time to review your digital roster listing for the next edition, launching January 2026.
What to do:
Step 1: Review Your Company Info
Log in at wca.on.ca/member/login to check and update your company’s address, phone, fax, and email.
Need login help? Click "Retrieve My Login Information."
Step 2: Submit Ads & Classifieds
Visit wca.on.ca/wca-form to order display ads, classified listings, and logos to boost your company’s profile.Follow the form’s instructions. Need help? Contact Christine.
Important:
If we don’t hear from you by December 31, 2025, your current listing, ads, and charges will remain unchanged for 2026.
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Publishing CSPs – keep the money in Canada June 20, 2025
Not all construction projects will carry with them a requirement for a CSP, but it is pretty-well a standard contractual requirement of buyers of construction services to insert a contract condition that the contractor must publish a CSP.
Did you know that over 17,000 CSPs are published annually?
This is not a trivial piece of publishing and members should be aware the Link2Build Ontario portal is the leading Canadian-owned platform for publishing CSPs and other legal construction notices.
Link2Build.ca was developed in 2019 by seven Ontario construction associations – including the WCA.
Our services comply fully comply with Ontario’s Construction Act and offer unbeatable value with a flat publishing rate of $199.99 per Certificate.
In a time when government mandates increasingly encourage support for Canadian suppliers, we’re proud to be the trusted platform for thou sands of Ontario construction professionals.
The WCA and partner associations are owned by you, the member. Each time you opt to publish a CSP at Link2Build you are supporting your association and yourself. One small example of the dividends is the publishing of a free 40 page “A Layperson’s Guide to the Construction Act” which is downloadable from the RE SOURCES section of Link2Build.ca or available here in the office to pick up. The largest publisher of CSPs continues to be the Daily Commercial News group within Construct Con-nect which is owned by the huge $7-billion a year publicly traded American entity called Roper Technologies.
The time is right to support Link2Build – 100% Canadian Owned and Based for your CSP publishing. Make the switch now.
https://www.link2build.ca/certificates/
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Updated Utility Contact List June 11, 2025
We have received an updated list of utility contacts.
We have received an updated list of utility contacts.
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2025 Capital Budget Presentations March 20, 2025
Please find all the presentations from March 19
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Building Department ~ City of Windsor March 10, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE
Building Department ~ City of Windsor
2025 Building Permit Fees
Click here for Schedule 3 containing the updated 2025 Building permit fees. These new fees were approved by City Council and went into effect on March 1, 2025. -
Use the Online Member Roster to Promote that you Carry Canadian Products – Now Searchable! February 27, 2025
Exciting news for our members! Free to members!
You now have the option to showcase that you produce and/or supply Canadian-made products in our online roster. This feature will make your business searchable under the "Canadian" filter, making it easier for customers to find Canadian made products.
If you’re proud to support Canadian manufacturing and craftsmanship, this is your chance to highlight it and attract more customers looking for homegrown goods.Email to cprymack@wca.on.ca to have this added to your company profile
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WCA Announces Release of a new Construction Act compliant Standard Purchase Order February 5, 2025
We are excited to unveil the WCA Standard Purchase Order (SPO), developed by a team of construction legal experts in collaboration with our Link2Build (L2B) partners.
This innovative new tool is designed to ensure full compliance with the Construction Act, including the latest updates from 2019 and 2024, while also streamlining the purchase order process for your projects.
How the new SPO benefits you:
~ Fully compliant with the Construction Act.
~ User-friendly fillable format for ease of use.
~ Space for a required digital signature, simplifying your filing process.
~ Customizable with your company logo for a professional touch.
~ Works seamlessly for businesses with or without an existing PO system.
The SPO is exclusively available at no charge to WCA, HCA, and L2B members. To request your copy, please email cprymack@wca.on.ca or call 519-974-9680.
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Well Isn't This Nice, Preparing for Tariff Dispute with US January 31, 2025
Understanding the Tariff Impact on Windsor’s Construction Industry
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City of Windsor - AS-Drawing Updates - Round 5 December 6, 2024
Drawings Round %
Please see attached DRAFT revisions to several City Standard Engineering AS Drawings. Please distribute to the members of the WCA for their review. We request that all comments/concerns are submitted by December 16th.
In summary
AS-208 & 208A: Updated the drop curb height to 38mm to be consistent with the driveway details
AS-212, 212A, 212B: Added Note 6 specifying shop drawing submission for the City’s review; revised dimension for tie bar spacing per OPSD on AS-212B
AS-314: NEW AS drawing which details frost strapping and joint sealing of sanitary maintenance holes in accordance with the City’s CLI-ECA per MECP requirements. Note the City has heard the industries concerns regarding full- length 2m-long frost straps and as a result AS-314 specifies 600mm-long straps.
AS-314A through E: Revised Notes to refer to new AS-314 in regards to waterproofing and frost strapping of sanitary maintenance holes
AS-557: Revised notes with respect to clear stone to clarify that clear stone may be 16mm or 19mm to be consistent with other AS drawings and S-4
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Updated City of Windsor SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS AND MANDATORY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES March 26, 2024
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Updated Building Permit Fee Schedule - 2024, City of Windsor February 21, 2024
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Enwin and Building Department Changes - Meter & Water Servicing February 14, 2024
Effective January 1st, 2024, the Windsor Utilities Commission passed a new and comprehensive by-law to regulate and manage the control of the water works in the City of Windsor.
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Pressure Testing of Private Services December 11, 2023
Effective January 1, 2024, ENWIN will be charging contractors for the flushing and testing of work required on private water services.
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WUC BY LAW 94 Changes, Effective Jan. 1. 2024 November 13, 2023
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Open Data Catalogue and MappMyCity Link November 7, 2023
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Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards April 27, 2023
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Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects Manuals March 29, 2023
The "GREEN BOOK" is available for Direct Print or Download from the Government website.
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Map of City of Windsor Infrastructure Projects for 2023-2028 November 1, 2022
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Revised Utility Permit Process, City of Windsor September 13, 2022
Revised Utility Permit Process, City of Windsor
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**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LINK2BUILD PLANSROOM MEMBERS** July 26, 2022
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City of Windsor Specification Update - S-34 Topsoil June 8, 2022
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UPDATED City of Windsor Standard Specifications March 15, 2022
Attached for your reference is the Updated City of Windsor Standard Specifications package.
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Ontario Investing $9.8 Million in Planning for a New Hospital for Windsor-Essex October 18, 2021
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000992/ontario-investing-98-million-in-planning-for-a-new-hospital-for-windsor-essex
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Career Portal August 24, 2021
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The Link2Build Layperson's Guide to the Construction Act October 23, 2019
The Link2Build Layperson's Guide to the Construction Act
This guide helps you understand and adapt to Ontario's new Construction Act, which came into full effect October 1st.
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New City of Windsor Standard Specs and AS Drawings June 26, 2017
New City of Windsor Standard Specs and AS Drawings
