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Ontario Building Code
http://www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca/site4.aspx

Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
The Ministry of Government Services (MGS) was created to modernize government operations and provide cost-effective services to consumers, businesses and the Ontario Public Service.
http://www.mgs.gov.on.ca

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Ontario
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work.
http://www.wsib.on.ca

Ontario – Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Occupational Health and Safety Act sets out the rights and duties of all parties in the workplace. Its main purpose is to protect workers against health and safety hazards on the job.
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/

Tarion Warranty Program
Tarion Warranty Corporation is the new name for the Ontario New Home Warranty Program.
http://www.tarion.com

Ontario Home Builders' Association
The Ontario Home Builders' Association was formed in 1962 with 10 locals to give residential builders a voice in the provincial government, facilitate changes in the industry, and provide links among home-building businesses, suppliers and services.
http://www.homesontario.com

Brantford Home Builders' Association
The Brantford Home Builders' Association is the voice of the residential construction/renovation industry in the City of Brantford and the County of Brant; its intent is to provide a forum for its members to share information and to promote better building and business practices within the community.
http://www.bhba.on.ca

Chatham-Kent Home Builders' Association
Our Local Chapter was founded in 1959 by a small group of local builders that believed quality housing was in the best interests of both the consumer and the builder.
http://www.ckhba.ca

Durham Region Home Builders' Association
The voice of the residential construction industry in Durham Region
http://www.durhamregionhomebuildersassociation.com

Greater Barrie Home Builders' Association
With 52 years of experience in the building business, the GBHBA is here to assist you to: build a new house, renovate an existing home, or, become a better Builder, Renovator, Trade Contractor, or Supplier to the residential construction industry.
http://www.gbhba.on.ca

Greater Dufferin Home Builders' Association
The GD-HBA is geared to representing your needs locally, provincially and federally. Unlike many other associations, ours is a company membership, allowing you to stretch your membership dollars.
http://www.gdhba.ca

Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association
http://www.newhomes.org

Greater Windsor Home Builders' Association
Is a voluntary organization that understands its' members needs and supports their success. It is a strong and positive representative body for our industry with consumers and government.
http://www.gwhba.org

Haliburton County Home Builders' Association
The Haliburton County Home Builders' Association is a voluntary organization that understands its' members needs and supports their success.
http://www.haliburtonhomebuilders.on.ca

Hamilton-Halton HBA
With an understanding that peace of mind is important to consumers, it has always been the goal of our association to help take the fear out of the new home buying process.
http://www.hhhba.ca

Lanark-Leeds Home Builders' Association
Represents the home building and renovation industry in the Lanark-Leeds region.
http://www.llhba.on.ca

London Home Builders' Association
Committed to providing a forum for its members to share information and experience; promote ethical building and business practices; be the voice of the residential construction industry in London and to work towards the betterment of our community.
http://www.lhba.on.ca

Muskoka Home Builders' Association
promoting the professionalism of our membership; building consumer awareness; offering networking opportunities and training to the building community; offering quality, affordability and choice for the consumer and building the dreams of countless Muskoka families.
http://www.muskokahomebuilders.com

Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association
The Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association (OCHBA) represents the home building and renovation professionals in the Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario region.
http://www.ochba.com

Peterborough & District Home Builders' Association
Is a collection of professionals that come together to further advance the New Home Construction and Renovation Industry in the Greater Peterborough area.
http://www.peterboroughhomebuilders.com

Quinte Home Builders' Association
We are committed to providing our members with opportunities to learn, grow and take pride in the association.
http://www.quintehomebuilders.com

Renfrew County Home Builders' Association
The local home builders association was formed in 1990. It is an association of those involved in the building and renovation trades and businesses.
http://www.rchba.org

Sault & District Home Builders' Association
The Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) was formed in 1962 with 10 locals to give residential builders a voice in the provincial government, facilitate changes in the industry, and provide links among home-building businesses, suppliers and services
http://www.saulthomebuilders.com

Stratford & Area Home Builders' Association
The Stratford & Area Home Builders' Association (SABA) is the local voice of the residential construction industry.
http://www.saba.on.ca

Sudbury & District Home Builders' Association
When you need solid advice about building, buying or renovating your home, the Sudbury & District Home Builders Association (SDHBA) is always there to assist you.
http://www.sudburyhomebuilders.com

Waterloo Region Home Builders' Association
For over 50 years the Waterloo Region Home Builders' Association has been committed to being a strong advocate for the home building sectors in Waterloo Region.
http://www.wrhba.com

Advantage PCM
Provides a full range of consulting services responding to sky rocketing Workers Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Insurance Disability costs, as well as new regulatory compliances for Health and Safety in workplaces in Canada
http://www.advantagepcm.com

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