A drop in overall optimism from the 2023 edition of Ontario Construction Secretariat’s annual Contractor Survey is likely more of a return to normal after a busy year.

Once built, the 500-kilovolt transmission line will span approximately 200 kilometres, between Hanmer Transformer Station in Greater Sudbury and Mississagi Transformer Station near Wharncliffe.

Speaking at an unrelated housing announcement in Milton, Ont., the Premier he'd construct as many jails as needed in Ontario. 

The value of residential permits rose by 12.6% to $6.5 billion, while non-residential permits added14.8% to reach $4.2 billion for the month.

The agreement for $100 million will give Indigenous communities access to financing through the bank that will enable them to build essential community infrastructure.