THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN 10 ONTARIO ROOFING NEWS – ISSUE 1 2026 Commercial and Residential Roofing Trinity Roofing Ltd. specializes in a variety of roofing applications and waterproofing for residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Phone: 416-630-9213 Fax: 416-630-1722 URL: www.trinitycanada.com Email: info@trinitycanada.com AGM T his winter, Ontario’s roofing industry leaders and allies united for the OIRCA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. The event was held Jan. 15, 2026, at the iconic Old Mill venue in west- end Toronto, welcoming members from across the province for an afternoon of business sessions, association updates and much- needed reconnecting. “It’s an important event for OIRCA,” says OIRCA’s president and chair Mike Godfrey of God- frey Roofing Inc. “It’s the one time of the year where we really get ev- eryone in the same room to talk, network and learn about what’s happening with our association and the industry.” The weather was not in OIRCA’s favour for its annual event. Yet, de- spite taking place during one of the region’s most disruptive snow- storms, 50 members were still able to dig their way out and make the trek. These attendees took in several pre- sentations, including a tech-themed talk by Alexandre Champoux, CEO of Civalgo, who explored the increas- ing value of artificial intelligence (AI) in construction. Honing in on roof- ing applications, Champoux’s chat offered a vision as to how AI can be integrated in all aspects of the indus- try, from planning to field work and job closeouts. “Champoux’s talk was a definite highlight for those that came out,” Godfrey reports. Another highlight from the af- ternoon was an appearance from Paul Forgues, the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association’s (CRCA’s) newly installed executive director. Drawing on his 30-plus years of exec- utive-level experience in multiple in- dustries, Forgues spent his time at the podium speaking to his ambitions at CRCA while sharing updates from the national association. Down to Business The Annual General Meeting was the focal point for the day. Tak- ing place after the luncheon, it in- cluded a comprehensive review of OIRCA’s 2025 year and insights, as well as where the association is plan- ning to grow next. The AGM framed 2025 as a re- set and rebuild year. Through mul- tiple reports, OIRCA’s leadership detailed the association’s efforts to complete required governance up- dates, approve a new Code of Eth- ics, expand industry engagement through events and plant tours, support the rebranded Canadian Roofing Expo (formerly the na- tional ROOFTech trade show) and deliver a significant Rooftop Rescue project. The AGM report noted that 2025 was also marked by negotiations between the OIRCA’s Labour Relations Section and the Ontario Sheet Metal Workers’ and Roofers’ Conference, resulting in a new provincial collective agree- ment. The financial business of the association was also addressed with a review of the 2025 financial state- ments and the 2026 budget. Plans to “fine-tune” OIRCA’s strategic plan also took focus during the AGM. In his statement for the report, Don Marks, executive direc- tor, explained that recent member surveys have provided the ground- work for a refreshed strategy that will keep the association aligned with its vision. “Our mission and vision statements were kept intact, and our priorities moving forward continue to be our accountability to the building owner, developing business for our members, finding new sources of revenue and increas- ing marketing by embracing social media,” he wrote. Overall, the AGM signalled 2026 will be a year marked by leadership transitions, financial stability and continued advocacy for the ICI roofing industry. As Godfrey said in his report: “2026 promises to be a pivotal year for the association as we launch our strategic plan’s Op- eration Plan, find our new chief executive officer and fill the very im- portant business development repre- sentative position.” “I know that 2026 is a bit of an unknown for most members – es- pecially with all this tariff business and its impact on our economy,” he added. “That said, I wish everyone a very successful and profitable year.” Snowstorms couldn’t stop OIR- CA from a successful AGM. The association thanks all members who made it out to the event, and to OIR- CA’s AGM organizers who brought it all together. OIRCA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting By Matthew Bradford OIRCA executive director Don Marks (left), OIRCA chair Mike Godfrey (centre) and OIRCA past chair Jay Campbell. AGM guest speakers Paul Forgues (left) and Alexandre Champoux.
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