Since its founding in 1975, the association has helped shape provincial and municipal infrastructure, and advocated for fair business practices and regulatory reform.

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario said a fundamentally different approach is needed to tackle the crisis.

A senior government official said Ottawa has made no decisions yet on retaliation, and is not prepared to share the full list of items under consideration.

The cement-free masonry units used in the project boast a carbon footprint 20 times lower than the industry average.

The company provides engineering, architecture, planning and project management services to clients across Canada and around the world.