Vehicles not meeting CVSA standards will be ordered off the road. The Ministry will ensure that all requirements of both Acts are met. WSIB prepared to prosecute employers To investigate allegations of employers failing to register with the WSIB, the WSIB s Special Investigations Branch has deployed two staff members and will commit additional resources as warranted. By dodging WSIB premiums, employers gain a competitive advantage when bidding on projects. MOL response team members will listen to the caller s concerns and ensure swift action is taken.
Callers can ask to remain anonymous.
If the Act is introduced and passed, the government could designate any jurisdiction that does not treat Ontario workers and contractors fairly. Companies from a designated jurisdiction would not be allowed to bid on construction contracts from organizations funded by the Ontario government, including those in the broader public sector. This prohibition includes contracts awarded by government ministries and agencies, hospitals, school boards, municipalities, universities and colleges. Companies from designated jurisdictions working in construction in Ontario or wishing to submit a bid would have to register with the new Jobs Protection Office. Companies from a designated jurisdiction would have to provide proof of registration with the new Jobs Protection Office, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations or the Technical Standards and Safety Authority when presenting a bid for a construction contract in the private sector.