A spokeswoman for Stellantis confirmed the offer had been received but would say no more beyond the fact it is "currently under financial and legal review."

The industry widely views digital technology as a solution to addressing those shortages, according to a survey by KPMG Canada.

Statistics Canada attributes the decline to a far lower volume of high-value permits compared with March.

Calandra says the province will use all available tools should Toronto's new mayor seek to halt the build.

Landform Civil Infrastructures Inc. will replace the bridge deck on the LaSalle Causeway's bascule bridge in Kingston.