The Model Sign By-Law booklet provides a high-level template for a sign by-law that contains the following key elements: Scope of Sign By-Law; Definition and Interpretations; Signs Requiring a Permit and related provisions; Illumination Requirements; Sign Permits and Inspections; Variances; as well as, Penalties and Enforcement. __ Ce modèle se veut un exemple idéal de…
We are pleased to announce the 2019 EMC Handbook is now available! Special thanks to the Government Relations Committee for your contribution to this edit. — Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que le Manuel 2019 sur les CME est maintenant disponible! Nous remercions tout particulièrement le comité des relations gouvernementales, qui a grandement contribué à cette…
The Sign Association GR Director attended a webinar held by Environment and Climate Change Canada in July. The objective is to create a national strategy for lamps containing mercury. The webinar identified key priority area gaps, proposed action and asked for feedback. Since this webinar, We have had in-person meetings with Environment and Climate Change…
Recently, the City of Winnipeg sent out a request to complete a survey regarding digital signage for companies who do business in the City. To help ensure compliance to the existing regulations, the City is proposing a licensing program for digital signs. The City is engaging with owners/operators of digital signs on the proposed licensing…
On May 7, 2018, the sign industry had their annual touch-point meeting with City of Toronto’s Sign Bylaw Unit staff. The meeting objective was to review what’s new and what to expect from the year to come. During the meeting, the City of Toronto Sign Bylaw Unit staff updated us on the revamped Sign Permit…
On June 5, 2018, the City of Vaughan Committee of the Whole will consider and receive input from the public on a staff report proposing changes to the City’s regulations that govern signs on both private and public property. Staff’s recommendations include: 1. In areas other than Heritage Conservation Districts, to allow digital signage in…
On April 26th, Ontario passed legislation to increase transparency in hiring processes and give women more information when negotiating compensation that is equal to their male peers, making Ontario the first province in Canada to do so. Starting on January 1, 2019, Ontario will: · Require all publicly advertised job postings to include a salary…
Effective occupational health and safety programs have been proven to reduce accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Health and safety is fundamental to an organization’s success in all areas. It is not an afterthought — it is about doing things right the first time. In fact, providing your team members with the proper health and…
City of Edmonton is currently reviewing its Digital Sign Bylaws. The initial proposed amendments were presented at the Urban Planning Committee earlier in March, 2018. At the meeting, Committee members requested that the planners speak further with stakeholders in order to better understand the significance and potential impact of these proposed changes. A new stakeholder…
The City of Guelph, Ontario, is reviewing its Sign Bylaw. They are looking to receive feedback to understand how the Sign Bylaw can better reflect current and future business and community needs. This bylaw governs how the city regulates permanent signs and temporary signs (excluding election signs). City of Guelph will be holding a public…