Reviews and Consultations


Creating the Ontario College of Trades was a key recommendation of then Compulsory Certification Review (Armstrong Report) released in May 2008. Following the release of this report, the government announced it would introduce legislation to move forward on the recommendation.

Kevin Whitaker, Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board, was appointed in September 2008 to advise on the college's governance structure, scope and mandate.

Mr. Whitaker developed recommendations after consulting employers, skilled tradespeople and training providers through meetings and regional public consultations.

Following further public hearings, the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 passed third reading in the Legislature on October 27, 2009. Upon royal assent of the Legislation, the College will be implemented in phases, becoming fully operational in 2012.

Links

Compulsory Certification Review (Armstrong Report)

Kevin Whitaker’s Report (PDF, 481 KB)