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Compliance Bulletin March 2026

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New Compliance Realities for Ontario's $25M+ Projects — Full Document Package

The federal Buy Canadian Policy and Ontario's Buy Ontario Act, 2025 are now in force — and for ICI contractors bidding on projects over $25 million, compliance is no longer optional. This package contains everything your team needs to understand, prepare, and bid competitively.

From material traceability rules and the 10% Canadian supplier price advantage, to site-level gate checks and fillable affidavit templates — the seven documents below cover every role in your organization. Click any document to access it directly.

The Full Document Package — 7 Resources

Who This Package Is For

  • Owners & Developers — Understanding domestic content obligations on publicly funded projects
  • General Contractors — Bidding competitively with the 10% Canadian supplier advantage and CVA scoring
  • Subcontractors — Meeting traceability requirements as a prerequisite for annual holdback release
  • Suppliers & Manufacturers — Preparing affidavits and origin documentation for $25M+ project eligibility
  • Project Managers — Running compliance audits and managing the holdback readiness workflow
  • Superintendents — Gate-checking material deliveries against the "Melted & Poured" and "Smelted & Cast" rules

"The $25 million threshold is scheduled to drop to $5 million by June 15, 2026 — mastering these compliance rules now is the only way to protect margins and secure a spot in Ontario's $220 billion infrastructure pipeline."

Download the Full Package All seven documents in one place — framework, scorecards, affidavit templates, cover letters, and field guides. Member access only.
For informational purposes only — not legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for advice specific to your project and circumstances.  |  London & District Construction Association

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