Category: News

Ontario One Call is hosting a consultation on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT via Microsoft Teams. Background: Last week we sent out a communication to inform Members about the proposed membership fee increase and the investment the government is making in our organization. These fundings will be invested in the organization’s IT

Ontario One Call
2023 Annual and Special Members’ Meeting

Government Invests in OOC Transformation plus new By-Laws and Membership Fees Guelph, ON – July 27, 2023 Dear Underground Infrastructure Owner (UIO), As you know, Ontario One Call (OOC) is the organization that acts as a pivot point between excavation project leads and owners of underground infrastructure. At a high level, OOC’s job is to connect

Dear Stakeholders, This is to inform you that the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and the Minister of Energy jointly signed a letter outlining their intention to consult on potential options that could prohibit fees being charged by members of Ontario One Call for underground infrastructure locates. The letter also confirms that, working in

(Press Release – Guelph, ON) – According to a recent survey, 2 out of 3 Ontarians planning to dig this year will inadvertently put themselves, their loved ones, and their community at risk by not requesting a locate through Ontario One Call*. Digging without locates is dangerous and against the law. April is Dig Safe month, and once

April is Dig Safe Month and we need your help to spread the Click Before You Dig message.  Every person that you reach is one more person that will dig safely.  Simply post our educational images on your social media channels and help your followers be safe this dig season. Here’s how you can help! Download social graphics here, or visit our marketing and educational toolkit  to view

Ontario One Call is seeking two representatives from the excavation sector to serve on the board of directors. The board’s main role is to govern OOC and set its goals. The board must work to ensure OOC has financial sustainability, sound policy development, and proper visioning. Call for Nominations to the Ontario One Call Board

On April 3, 2023, registration costs for PLAC will increase. Register today to receive 2022 prices. PLAC offers huge benefits to organizations that frequently submit locate requests. Dear Stakeholders, The Professional Locate Administrator Course (PLAC) offers huge benefits to organizations that frequently submit locate requests. It provides in-depth knowledge and training on the submission and management of locates through

Learn about the new Regulation and how Ontario One will use its new compliance tool. “What are my responsibilities under the new regulation?” Webinar Presentation deck and recording are now available Dear Stakeholder, Thank you for participating in the Ontario One Call’s Regulation and Administrative Penalty Review Webinar. We hope we were able to clarify

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) has approved and finalized the administrative penalty regulation supporting the Act. Regulation Approval Notice Dear Stakeholder, This is to inform you that the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) has approved and finalized the administrative penalty regulation supporting the Act. The regulation takes effect on April 1st,