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Recent Developments - Highlights
- December 22 - 2008
- EA Approvals Process Study
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With the current global economic crisis, there is greater recognition that important infrastructure investments must
be made to bolster our economy and improve our quality of life. On December 19th, a meeting was held between federal
transportation minister John Baird and Ontario energy and infrastructure minister George Smitherman to discuss ways in
which infrastructure projects might be fast-tracked. One of the topics concerned the environmental assessment approvals
process and how duplication in federal and provincial requirements could be minimized while still addressing the full
range of environmental concerns. RCCAO has already engaged consultants to put forward ideas on ways to streamline the
EA process and we will be releasing the findings early in 2009.
- 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
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- 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
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- 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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