b'Working at Heights training standards remain effective andONTARIO EXPANDING SUPPORT FORwill allow the continued delivery of high-quality Working atAPPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMSGOVERNMENTHeights training that saves lives. As part of Ontarios Skilled Trades Strategy, the government announced After conducting a survey to members, SIAC prepared ainvestments designed tosupport thosewho train apprentices, such as submission on behalf of our members to the Ministry ofbusinesses, colleges and other training organizations,providingmore young people with high-quality trainingthat will lead to successful careers.RELATIONS UPDATE Labour, Training and Skills Development.Ontarios new $23-million Achievement Incentive Program will provide ONTARIO TARGETS CONSTRUCTION FOR over 11,000 employers in the construction, industrial, service and other WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS sectors with up to $4,000 in funding per apprentice as they reach key As of April 2021, the Ontario government has been engagingtraining milestones.in targeted province-wide inspections of construction sites,The Ontario government is also investing $20 million to help small dispatching 200 workplace inspectors, supported by provincialbusinesses jointly sponsor and train apprentices through the new offences officers, to visit 1,300 constructions sites to enforceGroup Sponsorship Grant program, increasing the number of people safety requirements. Officers will also be visiting over 500training and working in the skilled trades.workplaces, including big box stores, food processors, manufacturers and warehouses in Ottawa, Toronto and YorkMINIMUM WAGE INCREASE TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1Region, which have been identified as hot spots for COVID-19.Minimum wage rates in Ontario will increase on October 1, 2021. The inspection campaign focuses on enforcing the COVID-19Under theMaking Ontario Open for Business Act,this increase is tied safety requirements and identifying those who are notto the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2020. The increase to the following the rules. Violations may result in fines of up to $750general minimum wage will be 10 cents, which will bring the new rate for individuals and $1,000 for businesses. to $14.35 an hour.SCAFFOLD ERECTION & DISMANTLESHORINGDESIGN & ENGINEERINGDEBRIS CHUTESHOARDING STAIR TOWERSOVERHEAD PROTECTIONRENTALS(519) 741-4533 info@riversonscaffold.comS E R V I N G S O U T H E R N O N T A R I OACCESS CANADA SPRING/SUMMER 20219'