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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Why tech companies are opening new offices despite allowing remote, hybrid work
Shopify’s impending move into Toronto's The Well makes it one of many tech companies not backing away from new digs – even as their leaders espouse hybrid or remote work arrangements.
RESCON proposes 15 steps to address Ontario’s housing crisis
A new report from the council offers a series of recommendations – five for each of the three levels of government – aimed at addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis.
Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers
Two-thirds of those excess retirements were in four industries: health care, construction, retail trade, and education and social assistance.
What’s next? Statistics Canada report looks at career pathways of people who discontinued their apprenticeships
Men were less likely than women to discontinue apprenticeships in construction trades, while among those who did end their training, women were more likely to pursue post-secondary education elsewhere.
WSIB doubles HSEP rebates for smaller businesses in 2023
The additional incentives for smaller businesses that were announced last summer will be extended through 2023. HSEP rebates are doubled, and employers can earn $1,000 toward their health and safety plans.