Provincial Advocacy

OSSGA values its vital relationship with the provincial government, which serves as both a key regulator and a major customer of our industry. This partnership is essential in ensuring the responsible extraction and use of aggregate resources that are critical to building and maintaining Ontario's infrastructure. As decision-makers, the government plays a pivotal role in setting policies and priorities that drive economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and support the development of communities across the province. By collaborating closely with the government, OSSGA can contribute to informed decision-making, advocate for streamlined regulations, and highlight the importance of proximity to market in reducing project costs and environmental impact. Together, we are building the foundation for Ontario’s sustainable future.

Queen's Park Day

Queen’s Park was rockin’ on April 15th, 2024, as more than 40 members of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association held 42 meetings with Ministers, MPPs, Deputy Ministers, senior political staff and key decision makers at the Ontario Legislature.

OSSGA’s message was clear: the industry is in crisis. Without faster approvals for new close-to-market aggregate sites, Ontario’s ambitious infrastructure plan is in peril. Without aggregate, Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, the twinning of the Garden City Skyway, the new Ontario Place/Science Centre, the Ontario Line, and the construction of 1.5 million homes will not be possible. 

OSSGA’s ask was simple: significantly reduce the time it takes to get an aggregate licence approved by the Ontario government. Read the summary report here.

Read the Report

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