Residential Construction Council of Ontario

Discussions with City Staff on Toronto water issues

Speaking with City officials about opportunities to improve and streamline the current development approvals system.

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) will be discussing proposed lane-way restrictions for construction projects with City Officals.

Working with City officials to ensure the ongoing health & safety of construction workers on site during COVID-19, including through vaccinations, mitigation practices.

RESCON is working with stakeholders to address mental health and addictions in construction - including raising awareness, requesting better data and implementing/improving policies and existing mitigation programs (health and safety training, first aid).

Engaging in discussions regarding Accessible Housing Opportunities through consultation with private residential building industry.

Speaking with City officials about anti-racism work that industry is undertaking in response to the nooses that have been found on sites over the summer.

RESCON is working to eliminate barriers to entering the trades, creating pathways for young and new Canadians to enter the trades, especially the elevator trades. This would help ensure that there are enough tradespeople to address often occurring elevator

RESCON has been involved in the commissioning of a report to evaluate Toronto's parking requirements by the RCCAO. The report was released on June 13th and RESCON will be joining RCCAO at some meetings with City officials on the report's recommendations.

Discussions with City of Toronto on the Community Benefits Framework that is being developed. The purpose of the CBF is to maximize the social and economic impacts of community benefits initiatives at the City of Toronto.

New Regulations for Construction Dust in Toronto.

Discussions with City staff (MLS) regarding possible changes to the Noise Bylaw.

Promoting Affordable Housing Opportunities through partnerships with private residential building industry.