Recent Developments - Highlights




September 07 - 2007
Building Permit Process Study
A number of years ago, the provincial government enacted both legislative and regulatory changes related to the Building Code Act. RCCAO has engaged Hemson Consulting Ltd. to undertake a study on what effects these new measures have had on municipal building permit and inspection processes. As part of this evaluation, Hemson will survey municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area as well as follow up with more detailed interviews.

A major premise for the study is that streamlined planning and building permit processes have a positive impact on attracting development, increasing government revenues and spurring employment opportunities in construction and across many sectors. A comparative analysis of other jurisdictions will also shed light on how permit processes can be improved in this region. For example, have local municipalities taken advantage of new technologies.

The study results will be released in late fall 2007.


August 15 - 2007
Transportation Financing Study
RCCAO has engaged Harry Kitchen to conduct a study on transportation financing. Professor Kitchen will evaluate the financing of public transit and transportation projects, assessing both current instruments and possible new instruments. Criteria to be used include efficiency, accountability, transparency, fairness and ease of implementation. The area of study will be the Greater Toronto Area-Hamilton. This report will support efforts of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority but will have implications for municipal, provincial and federal governments. Expected release of the report will be early November 2007.


June 19 - 2007
RCCAO new member.
RCCAO is pleased to welcome new member, the Ontario Concrete & Drain Contractors Association.


June 01 - 2007
Bridging the Gap
RCCAO has commissioned a study that will investigate the state of Ontario's bridge structures


April 11 - 2007
Water and Sewer Study
RCCAO initiates joint study on water and sewer infrastructure


February 01 - 2007
Pre-Budget Presentation   PDF format! 25kb
Pre-Budget Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Barrie, Ontario


December 18 - 2006
Executive Director's Message


November 16 - 2006
Transportation Challenges In The Greater Toronto Area   PDF format! 2246kb
An Independent study funded by The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario - Read full story for latest details.


July 06 - 2006
Leveraging Private Sector Critical to Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure Report Provides Real Solutions - Read full story for latest details.

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