The agreement builds on a similar arrangement the province signed with Alberta in July to remove barriers for the flow of labour between the jurisdictions.

The association’s Women in Construction Committee is offering four bursaries worth $2,000 each for women participating in trades programs.

The Four Seasons Lodge will provide 86 new and 10 upgraded and redeveloped beds and is expected to open in early 2027.

The group is calling for municipalities to create construction mitigation programs in support of small businesses that suffer revenue due to construction projects.

The new facility will provide people who no longer require hospital care with restorative and specialty care.