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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Bird signs development phase agreement for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment
The company will work with Osler and Infrastructure Ontario to advance the project’s design, schedule, pricing, and risk parameters under a progressive design-build model.
Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers
While homes valued up to $1 million would qualify for the full rebate, there will be partial rebates on a phased-in basis for homes valued up to $1.5 million.
IO releases Fall Market Update
The update includes 25 projects in the pre-procurement and active procurement stages and 20 others in initial planning stages.
Trump announces additional 10 per cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad
The Ontario government launched the $75-million anti-tariff ad campaign featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan earlier this month and it was scheduled to run until the end of January.
Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.5 per cent in late September, snapping a streak of three consecutive rate holds since March.



