The first phase of the development will deliver 336 new affordable homes with a blend of housing options.

A spokesperson for Ontario's transportation minister said the government intends to respect the court's decision.

As home construction rates are almost unchanged from the 1970s, more new Canadians are competing for each new home than ever before.

March's higher unemployment rate suggests the industry may be returning to more typical levels of activity, particularly compared with the extremely tight labour markets seen in recent years.

A study from the Canadian Climate Institute suggested proactive measures to make the grid more resilient can reduce damage costs by 80 per cent by the end of the century.