The funding increase sees the bond limit rise to $60 billion. The government expects the move will spur the construction of as many as 30,000 more rental apartments annually.

The Slayte has transformed from a vacant government office built in Ottawa in the 1970s to a residential space with 158 apartment rental units plus amenities.

The program aims to give stakeholders across the building sector common understandings of low-carbon strategies and solutions to enable new construction and retrofit opportunities.

Under the arrangement, Metrolinx will use SoilFLO software optimize its soil management processes and further enhance its ecological initiatives.

New legislation would let municipalities fund the design and construction of new GO stations.