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Ford to announce new cabinet by end of month, source says; team to help steer agenda
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will soon handpick a new cabinet to help steer his agenda at the outset of his second term – with an announcement coming in the next two weeks, a senior government source said.
Bird selected for $125M design-build contract in Alberta
The Mississauga-based general contractor will lead the design and construction of a net-zero plant-protein processing facility for Phyto Organix Foods in Strathmore, Alberta.
PEO marks 100th anniversary
Professional Engineers Ontario announced its centenary on June 14. The agency governs over 91,500 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering across the province.
Study casts doubt on corporate contributions to fight against climate change
Companies touting their use of renewable energy may be overstating their contributions to the fight against climate change, new research suggests.
Building construction investment nears $21B in April
Overall investment in building construction rose by 2.7% to $20.9 billion for the month, with both the residential (+3.2%) and non-residential sectors (+1.4%) reporting gains.