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BID NAVIGATOR
http://www.bidnavigator.com
A website where painting contractors can find information on governmental bid opportunities, and arrange to have your supplier profile available to purchasers in the public sector.
CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
http://www.cca-acc.com
The Canadian Construction Association is the voice of Canada’s largest industry. Representing interests of the non-residential sector of an industry that employs close to 1.1 million Canadian men and women, and that produces $170 billion in goods and services, CCA is uniquely positioned to speak to the federal government on a wide range of issues.
CANADIAN GENERAL STANDARDS BOARD
http://www.tpsgc.gc.ca/ongc/
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of its stakeholders — government, industry and consumers.
COATINGS MAGAZINE
http://www.coatingsmagazine.sartech.ca
Coatings Magazine is the voice of the industrial finishing and paint manufacturing industries in Canada. Through regular issues of its print magazine, specialized directories and handbooks, they bring Canadians the latest industry news, issues, technologies and trends.
DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS AND CONSTRUCTION RECORD
http://www.dcnonl.com
The website for the Daily Commercial News and Construction Record news bulletin, Ontario's daily source of construction market information & project news since 1927. Features include industry-specific news coverage, tenders (Federal, Provincial, Municipal & Sub-Trade), building reports (pre-bid, out for tender, starts), bidders' registry, certificates, marketplace, Law Corner & other guest columnists, monthly features & supplements, CanaData Economic Snapshot, and new product announcements.
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE
http://www.finishingtradesinstitute.org/
The Finishing Trades Institute, IUPAT’s innovative and exciting job training program, is governed by a board of trustees consisting of members of the IUPAT and the union’s signatory employers. Learn more about the FTI’s staff and its trustees by visiting the links to the left.
HOME BUILDER MAGAZINE
http://www.homebuildercanada.com
Home BUILDER magazine is the official magazine of the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) and the best-read magazine in Canada's multi-million dollar residential construction industry. It is a print and on-line source for more than 26,000 new homebuilders, renovators, contractors, designers, architects, realtors and other hands-on professionals working in residential construction, home improvement and real estate from coast-to-coast.
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES
http://www.iupat.org
A website featuring the latest news and events of the IUPAT, a Labor Organization representing over 140,000 members in the construction industry, such as, Painters, Drywall Finishers, Glaziers, Floor Coverers, and Sign and Display workers.
LABOR MANAGEMENT COOPERATION INITIATIVE
http://www.lmcionline.org
The Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Initiative fosters and promotes better labor relations between the union and its employers.
MERX - CANADA'S LEADING E-TENDERING SERVICE
http://www.merx.com
Interested in doing business with the public sector? MERX Public Tenders is an easy, fast and efficient prospecting tool to help your business grow. New opportunities are listed daily from all levels of government including MASH sector (Municipal, Academic, School Boards and Hospitals) from across Canada.
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE
http://www.ontario-canada.com/ontcan/
ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL & FINISHING SKILLS CENTRE
www.oifsc.com
OIFSC is dedicated to providing world-class training. We are the official training delivery agency for the Ontario Painter Decorator and Glazier Metal Mechanic Apprenticeship Program. We also provide training for the journeyperson upgrading, health and safety, computers and other programs. We train from our own state-of-the-art facility, on-site or at your facility.
PAINT QUALITY INSTITUTE
http://www.paintquality.com
At the Paint Quality Institute website, you can find expert information and guidance for your painting project; everything from the latest colors and decorating ideas to surface preparation and proper painting techniques.
PAINT SQUARE
http://www.paintsquare.com
The web portal to JPCL, JAC, and the Coatings industry.
PAINTERS CHATROOM
http://www.painterschatroom.com
As the largest online community of professional painters, the PaintersChatRoom is dedicated to the constant improvement of the industry. Their goal is twofold: Firstly, to provide a forum that allows the professional to exchange ideas, ask questions of others and to express themselves on the subjects that can help them build their businesses. Secondly, to provide professional painters easy access to a multitude of resources to help them grow their business.
PWC VIRTUAL PAINTSTORE
http://www.paintstore.com
The online news source for painting and wallcovering contractors. Official website of PWC magazine, featuring industry news, advice and technical articles.
SAFETY EDGE
www.safetyedge.ca
The business Case for Safety - A joint venture between COCA, CSAO and WSIB this site presents a compelling business case to care and worry about safety.
SELLING TO GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
http://contractscanada.gc.ca/
Business Access Canada (BAC) is a key component of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). BAC was created to improve supplier and buyer awareness of federal business opportunities and of the Government of Canada procurement system. BAC simplifies access to Government procurement information.
SPRAY SYSTEMS ONLINE
http://www.spraysystemsonline.com
Azimuth Spray Systems is a site that is dedicated to users of paint and coatings. The site is informational by providing useful ways of connecting with colleagues.
TORONTO CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
http://www.tcanetworks.com
The Toronto Construction Association aims to develop and promote the highest possible ethical standards and integrity of the members, as well as create and maintain a positive and profitable business climate for the construction industry. The association serves as the "collective voice" of the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area.
General Links
CANADA 411
http://www.canada411.ca
Find a person or business through Canada411, which features over 12 million listings, including postal codes.
SPORTS
http://sports.sympatico.msn.ca
Sympatico-MSN portal providing information on various sports.
SYMPATICO SEARCH
http://sympatico.msn.ca
TRAVEL
http://www.expedia.ca
Government Links
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA (BDBC)
http://www.bdc.ca
BDC provides small and medium-sized businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services and venture capital. BDC supports the needs of entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.
CANADA PENSION PLAN (CPP)
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/isp/cpp/cpptoc.shtml
Information on how the Canada Pension Plan can provide you with a stable and dependable pension you can build on for retirement.
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
http://www.csao.org
CSAO's mandate is the elimination of occupational injuries, illness, and death in Ontario's construction industry. Their website provides information on health and safety, training and consultation.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
http://www.gc.ca
The official website of the Canadian Government.
GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
http://www.gov.on.ca
The official website for the government of Ontario, Canada.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
The department of Human Resources and Social Development is committed to building a stronger and more competitive Canada by enabling Canadians to make choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF LABOUR
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca
Established in 1919 to develop and enforce labour legislation, the Ontario Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario.