LO enews May 13, 2020

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May 13, 2020

		Thank you to the LO Covid-19 task force Thank you very much to the LO Covid-19 Task Force. As an owner of a small garden maintenance business, your guidance was absolutely essential for me during the time that we were not permitted to work. It was a confusing and unstable period but having an organization like Landscape Ontario advocating for us as an industry and reaching out to its members with the weekly webinars really helped. My crew and I have been working for the past week and although it is a constant challenge to adapt to the new health and safety protocols, we are conscientiously following all compliance guidelines and are aware of how important these procedures are to keep ourselves our clients and the public safe. Once again, my most sincere thanks to you and the whole LO Team. Moving forward, I hope we can all salvage some joy out of our season!
			Karen Henderson Hillholm Gardening

Supplier Webinar: Coach your customers to safety, May 14
LO hosts a supplier-focused webinar on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Panelists will speak about safety protocols in their own business as well as what they are doing to educate and support their customers. After the presentations we will open the webinar chat for questions, comments and ideas. Register for free now!

Stay safe when working around powerlines
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is reminding contractors, arborists and homewoners to work safely around powerlines. Tips include a "Stop, Look and Live" message. Get more tips online.

Revised Canadian Landscape Standard now free for LO Members
The Canadian and Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association recently launched the updated Canadian Landscape Standard and announced that the digital edition is now free for all association members. Get your copy of the CLS today.

Feds Announce changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program
The Federal government announced flexibilities have been introduced to Canada Summer Jobs Program for 2020. See all the program changes on the government of Canada’s website.

LO’s COVID-19 Resource Hub includes guidance for working safely
LO’s resource centre now includes key health and safety protocols, supplementary resources, and a list of PPE suppliers as guidance to update your health and safety policies and procedures. Be sure to check out the Safe Work Protocols page, the Posters and Signage page and the Business Continuity page for the latest updates.

EIO Solutions webinar series, May 15
This is live and interactive webinar series hosted by EIO Solutions is for Landscape Ontario members to get relevant information during the COVID-19 crisis. Stay informed with help from Legal, Ministry of Labour, and EIO HR experts. Register for free online.

LO’s COVID-19 Task Force Weekly Town Hall Webinar, May 19
Landscape Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force hosts a weekly Town Hall webinar to share the latest news and answer your questions. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Watch previous Town Halls or listen to the audio. Register for free online.

LO Crowd Sources Suppliers for Landscape Professionals
Landscape Ontario is compiling a list of personal protective equipment suppliers across the province for landscape and horticulture professionals. LO will share the list on it’s COVID-19 Resource Hub. Do you have PPE suppliers? Please share! Email sbarber@landscapeontario.com

Connect with members of your sector online
A number of Landscape Ontario sector groups have set up private, online Facebook discussion boards that allow members to connect in order to ask questions, share ideas and be social online. Join the discussions online being held by Landscape Contractors, Growers, and Garden Centres.

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With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.