the Chair
newsletter --
think it is fair to say we have accomplished a lot. There
is no doubt, however, that we have many opportunities
to build on our progress.
Together, with my hard working Board of Governors,
our divisional and trade boards, we have been active
in reaching out to members to discuss the role of the
College and the important contribution that trades
professionals will make to its success. We have heard
that you'd like more information from the College
communications tool. Your feedback and content
suggestions for future editions are welcomed.
Many of you have also expressed a strong desire to hear
about the College's enforcement activities. I can tell you
that a primary goal of the College is to weed out the
underground economy to not only protect consumers
from unqualified workers but to also create a level
playing field for all businesses and trades professionals.
Your Certificate of Qualification and membership with
the College are a seal of approval, and we're working
hard every day to ensure its integrity is respected.
In this edition you will find articles on stats related to
our enforcement activities as well as information about
what to expect if visited by a College enforcement
officer.
mandated to promote skilled trades as a career of
choice. You will also read a report from the Conference
Board of Canada that predicts a possible shortage of
more than 300,000 skilled tradespeople in Ontario.
That's a big number but with your help, I'm confident
we can reach many of the talented young people in high
school classrooms and workshops across this province,
and show them that working in the skilled trades is a
rewarding and worthwhile career path.
The College is working with many groups like Skills
Canada-Ontario and school boards to encourage youth
to consider a career in the skilled trades.
elected as Chair of the Board of Governors for another
term and congratulate Pat Blackwood on his re-election
as Vice Chair. I'd like to thank my other colleagues
on the Board for their commitment and dedication as
well as recognize the divisional and trade boards for
their contributions. And finally, a special thanks to CEO
and Registrar David Tsubouchi who has shown great
passion and leadership in his new position and-- with
the support of College staff -- continues to build a
College that adds value to its members and the people
of Ontario.
Ron Johnson
Chair, Board of Governors
out the underground economy to not only protect consumers
from unqualified workers but to also create a level playing
field for all businesses and trades professionals. "