Most polls have Ford well ahead of his rivals as he looks to cruise to a third straight majority government in Thursday's snap election.

The utility says all eight steam generators have now been placed into Unit 3. Crews achieved the milestone on February 12.

A C.D. Howe Institute study found that the promised line would generate between $15 billion and $27 billion in value for Canadians over six decades.

Health care, affordable housing, mental health and addictions are all pressing issues in the north that party leaders have sought to highlight during this month's snap election campaign.

Ten manufacturers are sharing in the funding and will use the money to expand production capabilities and adopt new equipment.