The Ontario government proposed changes to the OUINS Act. These amendments were debated in the Legislature and were passed on December 4, 2024. They are now in effect.These changes are designed to improve the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the locate process across Ontario. Key Highlights The amendments establish a new process that allows Underground

As part of our Digital Transformation, we are introducing an improved Locate Request Sharing Service to help excavators save time and resources. Sharing locates can be done by including another excavator’s contact information in the locate request. If that’s not possible, you can now share your locate requests in an improved format with other contractors if their digging

Dear Stakeholders, The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is considering changes to the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012 (OUINSA) that would set out a new process that may be followed where there is no agreement between project owners and Underground Infrastructure Owners (UIOs) when selecting a Dedicated Locator Service Provider (DLSP).

Dear Stakeholders, Following consultations with the industry, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement developed a new regulation under the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System (OUINS) Act, 2012 that would allow designated broadband projects to have the option of using the Dedicated Locator (DL) Model or the standard locate process to locate underground infrastructure. The regulation took

Ontario One Call, a leader in safe digging promotion, is excited to announce its new comprehensive three-year strategic plan. This plan is designed to promote safe excavation practices and transition the organization into a leading regulatory authority, ensuring the highest standards of safety and excellence in the industry. The new 2025-2027 Strategic Plan – Safely Digging into

On September 10, 2024, Ontario One Call held its Annual and Special Members’ Meeting (ASMM) at 1:15 p.m. as part of our inaugural Conference and Trade Show. The meeting, hosted virtually and in person at Woodbine Banquet Hall, adjourned at 2:03 p.m. Members cast 51 total votes (Proxies and Digital Ballots combined). All motions before the Membership