Increases in both employment (+14,000) and the labour force (+7,600) in June propelled construction to new highs of 1.638 million and 1.712 million, respectively.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Thursday he hopes the high-frequency rail line will be running by the mid-2030s — rather than the early 2030s.

Employment agency FHES Ontario has been fined $70,000 while greenhouse constructor Lebo Farms Ltd of Essex Road will pay $100,000.

Siltech Corporation, which manufactures silicone products for use in a variety of industries, will spend $100 million to build the 210,000-square foot plant.

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare was awarded the $3.6-billion contract to design, build, finance and maintain the hospital in February.