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		The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association (SMWIA) - serves to protect and raise the living standards of over 150,000 skilled men and women employed throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. We work in the construction, manufacturing, service, railroad and shipyard industries. The SMWIA strives to establish and maintain desirable working conditions for its members through their employers. Doing so provides them that measure of comfort, happiness, and security to which every member is entitled to in return for his or her highly trained and skilled labor. The SMWIA is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).



		The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) - a voluntary federation of 57 national and international labor unions. The AFL-CIO union movement represents 11.5 million members, including 3 million members in Working America, its new community affiliate. We are teachers and truck drivers, musicians and miners, firefighters and farm workers, bakers and bottlers, engineers and editors, pilots and public employees, doctors and nurses, painters and laborers and more.



		The Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO) - a not-for-profit organization established in 1929. Serving 65,000 construction firms and 300,000 construction workers, CSAO provides safety training, consultation, products and research.



		Toronto Sheet Metal Contractors Association, usually referenced by the acronym TSM is a not-for-profit trade association. TSM is an association of contractors whose affairs and activities are controlled by a board of directors comprised of contractor members or their appointed representative. TSM serves the needs of contractors of all sizes engaged in the business of manufacturing, installing, servicing, and maintaining of all sheet metal work associated with air handling systems and directly related processes.



		Mechanical Contractors Associatio of Ontario (MCAO) - The Association continues to represent the best interests and concerns of our membership through our involvement in ongoing/established activities; as well our development of and participation in several existing new initiatives - aimed at improving our industry/level of success in the future.



		The Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto (MCAT) - the Association's mandate is to improve on existing industry practices, to build strength and unity within the industry and to provide policies and guidelines to enable Mechanical Contractors to plan and expand in the developing market of this industry



		The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa (MCAO) - is an association working for the betterment and advancement of the unionized trades in the mechanical contracting industry. Our ICI contracting members are signatory to one or more of the following provincial collective agreements; MCAO/OPTC of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe fitting Industry of the United States and Canada



		Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) - The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest democratic and popular organization in Canada with over three million members. The Canadian Labour Congress brings together Canada's national and international unions, the provincial and territorial federations of labour and 130 district labour councils.



		The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) - the mandate, when it was formed in 1867, was to promote the highest possible standard of professionalism for it's stakeholders. That mandate remains unchanged. However, the industry has become infinitely more complicated during the last 140 plus years, and the scope and diversity of our services has grown to ensure we adequately service the entire ICI sector in the greater Toronto area.



		The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a leading voice for the Ontario ICI and heavy civil construction industry with 32 member organizations representing more than 10,500 construction businesses and more than 400,000 employees. COCA is committed to proactively engaging our membership through our policy committees to provide a forum through which the Ontario construction industry identifies key provincial policy issues and develops consensus opinions.



		The Congress of Union Retirees of Canada acts as an advocacy organization to ensure that the concerns of union retirees and senior citizens are heard throughout Canada since our founding convention in 1993, we have continued to renew our commitment to protect the interests of seniors and union retirees in our debates and lobbying, we are challenged by many issues - health care, pensions and home care are three of our top concerns. "we have retired from the job but not from the fight"



		LIUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America - is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees.LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry – a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing 5 percent of our countries’ economic output. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.


		Government of Ontario (Main Website). One in three Canadians calls Ontario home. Diverse cultural backgrounds make up this vibrant province, a magnet for industry, the arts and innovation. From its varied landscape, to thousands of lakes, to fantastic tourism spots, Ontario is a study in contrasts with much to offer. This section provides links to detailed information about the people, places and events in Ontario.



		Government of Ontario (Ministry of Labour) Established in 1919 to develop and enforce labour legislation, the Ministry of Labour's mission is to advance safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario. Through the ministry's key areas of occupational health and safety, employment rights and responsibilities, labour relations and internal administration, the ministry's mandate is to set, communicate and enforce workplace standards while encouraging greater workplace self-reliance. A range of specialized agencies, boards and commissions assist the ministry in its work.



		Government of Ontario (Ministry of Education) - the ministry that administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education in Ontario.The ministry's plan to promote a strong, vibrant, publicly funded education system is focused on three goals: high levels of student achievement; reduced gaps in student achievement; high levels of public confidence in public education.



		Government of Ontario (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) - the can help you get the education and training you need to build a rewarding career after high school. You can choose from university and college programs, apprenticeships and many other kinds of training and education. Through Employment Ontario, our employment and training network, we'll also help you build your career, and keep learning, throughout your working life. Employment Ontario connects people looking for work with employers looking for workers. It's your one-stop source of information about jobs, job search skills, training, education, and other services for employees and employers. Visit Employment Ontario online to learn more.



		e-Laws - a database of Ontario's statutes and regulations, both consolidated and source law. The e-Laws database is updated continually. Specific information about the currency of consolidated law on e-Laws is contained within each consolidated statute and regulation. New source law is usually published on e-Laws within two business days.



		Government of Ontario - Ministry of Labour - Occupational Health and Safety. 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. The Act establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards, and it provides for enforcement of the law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily. The guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act explains what every worker, supervisor, employer, constructor and workplace owner needs to know about the Act. Almost every workplace in Ontario is covered by the Act and regulations. Chapter 3, Who is Covered by the Act? lists work and workplaces not covered. The Ministry works closely with its agencies, safe workplace associations (SWAs), worker training centres and clinics, and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. For more information about these organizations and other sources of health and safety information, see our list of occupational health and safety resources.



		The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers compensation system for the employers and workers of Ontario. There is extensive information on this site about prevention, forms, health issues, return to work programs, and links to other health and safety organizations.



		Government of Canada. Structure of the Government of Canada Information on the Canadian ministry, Members of the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada, Hansard Index, Acts, Regulations, Orders in Council and more. Intergovernmental Affairs Information on Canadian federalism and federal governance, particularly collaboration between the federal government and the governments of the provinces and territories. Laws of Canada Provides access to Justice Canada's on-line resource for federal laws, statutes, acts and regulations.



		The Canada Pension Plan is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and his or her family against the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death. Your contributions to the Canada Pension Plan provide you with a stable and dependable pension you can build on for retirement. Your contributions also provide you and your dependents with basic financial protection if you become disabled or die.



		Employment Insurance (EI) - provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance.



		Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) - a department of the Government of Canada. HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.


		Perks Publications Inc. publishes high quality Trade Magazines, Journals, Periodicals and News Letters for Associations across the Country. It is the publisher of Crossflow - a professional publication of Sheet Metal Workers. Established in 1965, PPI has partnered with professional Trade Associations such as the Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Toronto Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Canadian Sanitation Supply Association, The International Sanitary Supply Association, The Mechanical Contractors Association of Toronto, The Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and the Ontario Sheet Metal Contractors Association.



		Sheetmetalworld.com is a site providing Internet-related services and information to/for the sheet metal fabrication industry. Created in 1999, the site receives hundreds of thousands of visitors per month from all over the globe. In addition to our marketing activities in general printed media, Sheetmetalworld.com ensures that users can find us easily via both search engines and other industry-relevant sites. We also own many industry-relevant domain names which capture additional traffic from search engines and direct URL input.



		Metal Web News - your Graphical On-Line Guide to Metalworking Metal Web News is the graphic WWW area of the UseNet Discussion Group



		Sheet Metal Guy - was formed to help increase the productivity of sheet metal designers and manufacturers through education. As a publisher of books and other materials, the company's primary focus is to provide high quality, cost effective, training for the design and manufacture of sheet metal parts and assemblies. Sheet Metal Guy, LLC is focused on designing easy to understand, self-paced training books for all knowledge levels of 3D CAD software users.



		Canada 411 - Yellow Pages Group (YPG) is Canada’s leading local commercial search provider and largest directory publisher. YPG has been an industry leader since it published its first directory in 1908. The Company is the official publisher of Bell Canada’s directories. YPG is also the official publisher of Telus’ directories, as well as of a number of other incumbent telephone company directories that have a leading market share in their respective markets.



		Canada Post is a national company dedicated to providing Canadians with reliable, affordable and universal service. Canada Post is committed to working with all of its employees and their unions to ensure labour stability and continued growth for Canada Post. Canada Post plays a major role in the Canadian economy. Canada Post is one of the largest corporations in Canada in terms of revenue. The Canada Post Group, with almost 72,000 employees, is among the top 10 employers in every province and territory. It provides over $10 billion in labour income and consequently, more than $1.4 billion in federal and $1.1 billion in provincial personal income taxes. It also provides more than $720 million in corporate taxes. Canada Post's expenditures in purchases of goods and services support an additional 45,200 jobs in Canada's economy. Postal Code Lookup



		The Weather Network (Ontario) is committed to delivering weather information to our consumers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, across all platforms – TV, web, desktop and mobile. And our forecasts go beyond providing Canadians with information to plan their daily activities; The Weather Network’s Commercial Services division offers complete weather solutions to market segments such as transportation, energy, municipalities and media.



		Wikipedia -web-based, free-content encyclopedia project based mostly on anonymous contributions. The name "Wikipedia" is a portmanteau of the words wiki (a type of collaborative Web site) and encyclopedia. Wikipedia's articles provide links to guide the user to related pages with additional information.



		google.ca. When you visit www.google.com or one of more than 150 other Google domains, you can find information in many different languages (and translate between them), check stock quotes and sports scores, find news headlines and look up the address of your local post office or grocery store. You can also find images, videos, maps, patents and much more. With universal search technology, you can often find all of these things combined in one query. Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin named the search engine they built "Google," a play on the word "googol," the mathematical term for a 1 followed by 100 zeros. The name reflects the immense volume of information that exists, and the scope of Google's mission: to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

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