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Ottawa Mission

Ottawa Mission launches maintenance training

The program equips individuals with the skills and certification necessary to secure stable employment as building superintendents in the residential sector or commercial building operators.
sustainability

New sustainability leadership standard for sanitary paper products

Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced it is opening public comment on a leadership standard for sanitary paper products that contain no virgin tree fibre
public restrooms

First-ever coalition is launched to drive inclusive hygiene in public restrooms

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene whose mission is to explore how
battery

New enhanced battery recycling solutions for Canadian businesses

Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling organization has announced a new initiative with Staples Professional,™ the leading business supplier in Canada, to expand its “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” program
waste

AI project targets waste management at Montréal event centre

Palais des congrès de Montréal is collaborating with Polytechnique Montréal to integrate the system into its event operations.
forever chemicals

Green Seal Prohibits PFAS forever chemicals

Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives,
tariffs

FM industry preps for fallout of tariffs

The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will impact facility management across North America.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
pesticide

EPA launches MyPest App to streamline pesticide registration for the cleaning industry

On January 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new MyPest App, which allows registrants of disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products to
Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector

Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector

Canada’s first round of proposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports includes a range of building materials and furnishings, and equipment and products used in operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
WHO

The WHO and its role in global safety and health

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to CNN, the executive order states
facilities

Ontario devotes $228 million to modernize postsecondary facilities

Publicly assisted colleges and universities will be able to upgrade buildings and learning tools with the new funding.
tailgate toolkit

Toolkit supports mental health in the workplace

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has released a free resource to help organizations create a psychologically safe workplace.
Custodian of the Year

Nominations open for the 12th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) launched its 12th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, which honours exceptional school custodians. From now through February 7, the public can submit
Guideline taps into drinking water aesthetics

Guideline taps into drinking water aesthetics

A newly released Canadian guideline is categorized as an “aesthetic objective” to help boost consumer confidence in the quality of water that municipal utilities provide.
TCE

The EPA bans TCE and PCE, commonly used in commercial applications

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments, marking another
New scoring system rates government contractors

New scoring system rates government contractors

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.