b'UPDATEOSWCA ADVOCACY AND INITIATIVESof a projectwill be requiredand consequent economic growthRegion of WaterlooThe to identify disposal or reuseis enough of a benefit to theRegion has established a sites, characterize the soil in thecommunity, particularly given thatworking group to explore project area to determine thethey are not employing anyone inCBAs and how to include concentrations of contaminants,the redevelopment; rather, theythem in capital works projects. and identify excess soil trackingare simply selling off the land. TheThe group is still gathering mechanisms for the project.have, however, indicated that theyresearch and has been Much of this information willare considering including smallprovided by OSWCA with be required to be posted on aCBAs on parkland redevelopmentposition papers on how to public registry.within the LeBreton Flats as partproperly design and implement of this larger project area. Nothingthis type of program, if it is As of January 1, 2025, new rulesdefinitive has been decided as yet.deemed necessary. will restrict the placement of clean soil at landfill sites, unless the soil is needed for cover or functions beneficial to the functioning of the landfill. COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENTSCommunity Benefits Agreements (CBA) continue to appear in capital works programs across the province. Included below are the latest updates:Federal infrastructure programPhase 2 of the Government of Canadas infrastructure program has doubled-down on CBAs. When municipalities are applying for federal funding for local projects, there is a section in the funding application that requires them to identify their CBA policy and goals. While the province is approving applications without this section filled in, many municipalities are choosing to establish a CBA program to meet this require-ment, recognizing its potential staying power as a federal grant program requirement. Provincial Liberal Leadership ContestAll Liberal leader-ship candidates have publicly supported the use of CBAs as part of the provincial infrastructureBONDINGspending program. Pending theBenefitoutcome of the 2022 elections,CONSTRUCTIONwe may be revisiting this at thefrom ourprovincial level. INSURANCE SpecializationOttawa / National CapitalADVISORYCommission (NCC)The Toronto Community Benefits Network has been lobbying the National Capital Commission (NCC) to include CBAs as part of any land transfer agreementsSpecializing Solely in Construction for over 35 yearsin the LeBreton Flats redevelop-ment. The NCC has beenwww.petrela.comadamant that the redevelopment H 2 OSWCAWinter/Spring 2020 13'