Investment in the commercial and institutional sectors each grew 0.8%, while the industrial component was down 1.4%.

In another recent financial update, the 2025-26 first quarter finances, the government projected a $14.6-billion deficit this year.

The investment will create up to 4,000 new training seats each year, while covering apprentices’ Level 1 classroom fees.

The provincial building trades officially reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing and planned construction projects at the Bruce nuclear site.

Various media reports have said that some beneficiaries of the fund are unions that endorsed the Progressive Conservatives in elections and people who have donated to the party.