b'OSWCA 50TH ANNIVERSARYHEAVY CONTRACTORS DIVISION OF SARNIA HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION:KINGSTON CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION: The OSWCA is a strong partner of the SHCA. Our Association with OSWCA provides a directWe rely on the unified voice that the OSWCA provides connection to changes in provincial or federalto get our message across to provincial decision legislation that ultimately will affect how we domakers on the importance of infrastructure invest-business in Kingston and area.ments, promotion of skilled trades, creating fair and OSWCA continues to lobby at the provincialtransparent tendering processes, and improving the and federal level on our behalf to ensureregulatory environment for our businesses to operate. legislation changes are fair and equitable forTheir help on these big-picture issues is important and our industry. has a tangible impact on our day-to-day work. SIMCOE COUNTY HEAVY HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION:OF REGIONAL NIAGARA:Congratulations on your 50 thanniversary as an The OSWCA generously provides an informa- Association. This is an incredible feat and illustrates tion superhighway to HCARN as a conduitthe cooperation and strength of the personnel to Queens Park on issues that have relevancyinvolved over the past 50 years. to our membership. Their stewardship andThe support we receive from the OSWCA is invalu-continued efforts at lobbying provincial leadersable. They are a reliable resource that understands provides a platform for advancing local issuesthe importance of government relations as well as and concerns that as a smaller localized organi- the complexity of navigating through government zation we are unable to achieve on our own.policies and procedures. The OSWCA has created As an organization, we appreciate OSWCAsunity and strength in our industry, ensuring that we past financial assistance and aid with theall work towards a common goal to provide clean, safe promotion of education within the constructiondrinking water, proper disposal of waste water, waste sectors, and continued advocacy efforts onwater treatment and storm water management. behalf of the HCARN membership.ONTARIO MUNICIPAL MANUFACTURERSAND DISTRIBUTORS COMMITTEE: LONDON & DISTRICT HEAVY OMMDC is a proud partner of the OSWCA and we CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION: feel the Industry Fund is the best means to invest in our construction industry for all of Ontario.Our relationship with the OSWCA is great inThe OSWCA continually meets with all three levels that we can focus on local issues while theyof government officials to guarantee infrastructure can protect our provincial interest. As much asmonies for our construction industry in Ontario. London is geographically isolated from otherThey make sure that our contractors, manufacturers more populated locales, the OSWCA is alwaysand distributors have a voice with the provincial inclusive in its endeavours, which has certainlygovernment, which allows us to help set the direction benefited the London District.and creation of many types of legislation to help build The OSWCA is definitely a political powerhousethe best Ontario moving forward.that the LDHCA recognizes as a tremendousOMMDC does not know what shape our construction strength for our industry. industry would be in today without the OSWCA. Congratulations OSWCA, for all of your hard work and dedication to our Construction Industry on your 50th anniversary, and we cant wait to see what you can NATIONAL CAPITAL HEAVY accomplish over the next 50 years.CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION:The OSWCA is a tremendous resource forONTARIO CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION:NCHCA. We rely on OSWCA to advance our inter-ests at the provincial level, working on governmentThe OSWCA is a valued ally for OCPA as we work to relations and issues such as late locates, excess soilachieve many of our common goals. OSWCA staff legislation and theft prevention. are always very knowledgeable and professional. OSWCAs generous donation to endowmentOur two associations have worked closely on many funds at three higher education institutions ininitiatives, including government relations and the Ottawa area provides for student bursariesmunicipal specifications. We look forward to many that encourage recruitment to our industry. more years of this great alliance. H 2 OSWCAWinter 2020/202127'