Waterloo enews October 24, 2018

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October 24, 2018

		Major changes announced to Ontario labour laws During an official announcement yesterday, the Ontario PC government unveiled the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, which will essentially undo some recent changes to labour laws made just months ago by the former Liberal government. The bill eliminates pay equity for part-time and casual workers, freezes minimum wage at $15 per hour, and plans to totally revamp the regulation of apprenticeship and skilled trades in the province. Read a CBC article on the changes and stay tuned to LO communications for updates and developments.
			Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Executive Director

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Join guest speaker Kieran Dickson of Evans, Philip to discuss the contractor and civil litigation processes surrounding winter maintenance. Details on the Waterloo Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Plan your company’s holiday social and join the Waterloo Chapter at the 39th annual Fall Freeze Up. Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and prizes. Register online.

Report on 2018 work fatality and injury rates
The University of Regina has released a report comparing work related fatalities in Canada between 2011 and 2016 using data from the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada. Read the report online.

Humber Nurseries to cease retail operations
Leading Toronto-area garden retailer, Humber Nurseries in Brampton, Ont., recently announced it has sold its land in a deal closing this December. A new business focused on supplying the wholesale/landscape trade is planned to open in 2020 in Caledon, Ont.

CNLA offers free webinar on recruitment and retention, Oct. 25
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) and Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) are proud to offer a free to help members use and understand the HR Toolkit. Register online and participate from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer Course,
Nov. 21-22
LO’s Hardscape Committee presents a two-day certification course led by Frank Bourque at the Lexington Hotel in Sudbury, Ont. Details online at HortTrades.com/hardscape.

Growers Fall Dinner Meeting, Nov. 27
Online registration is now open for the LO Growers Sector Group fall dinner meeting on Nov. 27 at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton. Celebrate the end of another season and learn from informative guest speakers. Tickets are $65 and include dinner.

LO SEMINARS

Professional Development Guide 2018-2019

Professional Development seminars
2018-2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. Register before the end of 2018 and save 10%. Watch fo your copy of this year’s Guide with the October issue of LO magazine.

Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.

Upcoming Seminars:
The Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 20
Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28
Professional Practice & Project Management, Nov. 29
Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

LO EVENTS

Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 2
Toronto Chapter Meeting, Nov. 8
London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Nov. 14
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
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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.