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Ontario Construction Secretariat

Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) CEO, Brian Barron, discusses all things related to Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector with professionals from across the industry.

An educational industry podcast that addresses varying topics, challenges, and opportunities within Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector. Episodes will feature leaders from across the industry to explore different subject matter. It is our hope that listeners find these short podcast episodes engaging, thought-provoking, and digestible.

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Episodes

15 episodes

  1. What does Buy Ontario mean for construction procurement? 1:08:57
  2. Ontario’s ICI Construction Outlook: Forecasting Labour Demand, Major Projects, and Market Uncertainty with BuildForce Canada 51:40
  3. Building Better Policy: Why Advisory Councils Matter in Ontario Construction 55:44
  4. Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: A Conversation with Skills Ontario’s CEO 34:12
  5. 2026 Contractor Outlook Survey: Confidence Meets Caution 39:15
  6. Procurement Isn’t Just a Buzzword 31:04
  7. Women in the Trades, Progress and the Path Forward 35:49
  8. Breaking the Silence: Addiction and Mental Health in Construction 50:59
  9. A Coordinated Voice: CECCO’s Role in Ontario Construction 37:52
  10. Tariffs, Trade, and Steel: What It Means for Ontario’s Construction Industry 24:23
  11. The Role of Associations in Ensuring Quality and Professionalism in Construction 38:21
  12. Becoming an Apprentice and Training Tomorrow's Labour Force 50:48
  13. Mediation and Conciliation within Collective Bargaining 26:14
  14. Fundamentals of Construction Labour Relations Course 44:32
  15. The BuildForce Forecast featuring Bob Collins and Bill Ferreira 29:07