The goal of the program is to encourage children to share their visions of inclusive communities. Winning participants will earn funding for not only their own educations, but also for their communities and their schools.

The latest Market Intelligence Report issued by global consultancy BTY Group suggests that as Ontario’s economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, construction costs could rise by as much as 5 percent.

The funding will see 61 affordable-housing units created in London and another 42 in Waterloo Region.

The funding will be used by the institutions to help address their deferred maintenance backlog, and undertake critical repairs and upgrades.

The company signed a 30-year agreement to maintain the line’s rolling stock as well as its wayside track and overhead catenary system. The firm will work as a subcontractor to PPP entity Mosaic Transit Partners Maintenance.