b'Presidents Message OIRCABoard of DirectorsPresidentDarcy BeitesDouro Roofing Sheet MetalContractors Ltd.Past PresidentMark AgiusFlynn CanadaFirst Vice PresidentJay CampbellDean Chandler Roofing Ltd.Second Vice PresidentMike GodfreyGodfrey Roofing Inc.TreasurerMary SmithLexsuco CorporationDirectorZach PetrachekAtlas-Apex Roofing Inc.DirectorJoel DandeleDantech Building Technologies Inc.DirectorMarinos BarlasSchreiber Brothers Ltd.DirectorMark MollisonConestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd.DirectorRyan WarnerCovertite Eastern Ltd.DirectorDavid RauthRauth Roofing LimitedDirectorDoug MaikawaTrio Roofing Systems Inc.ONTARIO ROOFING NEWS is a market-ing and information periodical published for the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association by MediaEdge Publishing. Advertising in ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSis restricted to the member companies of OIRCA.Published for:Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors AssociationCompetition Compliance By Darcy Beites, President, OIRCA 940 The East Mall, Suite 301Etobicoke, ON l M9B 6J7Tel: (416) 695-4114 l Toll Free: 1 (888) 33-OIRCAoirca@ontarioroofing.comwww.ontarioroofing.comPublished by:I n the Spring 2023 issue of ORN I discussed competition legislation insigned to prevent members from engaging in or facilitating any discus- 33 South Station St. l North York, ON l M9N 2B2Canada and its impact on the construction industry. In this column, Ision or activity that might be viewed as anti-competitive. These docu- Tel: (866) 480-4717 l Email: robertt@mediaedge.cawould like to examine its influence on the world of not-for-profit tradements, including guidelines governing OIRCA meetings, are intended531 Marion St. l Winnipeg, MB l R2J 0J9associations and, in particular, our organization.Tel: (866) 201-3096 l Fax: (204) 480-4420While trade and industry associations perform a legitimate and necessaryto provide general guidance for ensuring competition law compliance. www.mediaedgepublishing.comNot only has the association itself developed a competition compli- President role in providing association members with the opportunity to discuss top- ance policy, but each and every member is obligated to have and enforceKevin Brownics such as industry challenges, business development ideas and formulatingSenior Vice President l Publisher public policy positions, there are potential risks that anti-competitive behav- their own internal competition compliance policy. Robert ThompsonDirector, Business Development iour may occur. As a result, there must be parameters and restrictions on theOIRCA recognizes that maintaining an effective compliance policyMichael Bellactivities and discussions permitted within these groups. requires some additional education and training for employees, par- Branch Manager ticularly those who are involved in or have responsibility for pricing,Nancie PrivThe Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association (OIRCA) andSenior Editor its members are committed to conducting association activities in compliancemarketing, negotiating with customers or suppliers, or directing theJustyne EsserySenior Design Specialist with Canadian competition law. This is essential for the credibility and vi- business and strategy of their employer. To that end, the OIRCA hasMarisa Giesbrechtability of OIRCA as a working organization and is in the best interests ofdeveloped the OIRCA Competition Compliance Training ProgramDesign Specialist each of its members and the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI)for its membership.Bethany GiesbrechtNational Sales Executive roofing industry. Complying with Canadas Competition Act can be challenging forPat JohnstonOIRCA and its members commit to conducting their activities legally andnot-for-profit organizations. OIRCA and its member companies, inAll rights reserved. The contents of this publication may ethically and acknowledge that certain communications or agreements maynot be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, carrying out OIRCAs mission, meet in person or remotely to discusswithout the prior consent of the publisher. have competition law implications, including (but not limited to) any formissues relevant to the ICI roofing industry. Many of these membersPublished November 2023of expressed or implied agreement or understanding between actual or poten- may be competitors, creating potential for anti-competitive conduct.Publication Agreement #40787580tial competitors regarding prices or wages, allocating customers or territories,Ontario Roofing News is printed on 10%The purpose of the guidelines and policies we have developed is to helppost-consumer FSC certified paper using soyalimiting production and rigging bids. Contraventions of the Competition Actbased inks. When necessary to mail an issueensure that in attending meetings and social events at which compet- in an enclosure, we use an environmentally-can have serious consequences for organizations and their officers, directorsfriendly,100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.and employees. ing companies are present, OIRCA and its members avoid engaging in Please return undeliverable copies to:OIRCA and its members have committed to develop, implement andor facilitating any discussion or activity which might violate Canadian940 The East Mall #301, Etobicoke, ONM9B 6J7maintain credible and effective corporate compliance policies that are de- competition laws.10ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 3 2023 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'