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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.
One Ontario: one system for permitting
A single system for development applications and approvals adopted by municipalities across the province could yield huge benefits not only for local governments, but also builders and consumers.
Topping off 100 Queens Quay East
Construction crews achieved the milestone on August 24. 100 Queens Quay East will be a 25-storey tower in downtown Toronto, and the first phase of the Sugar Wharf community.
Province invests $43M in skilled trades education
The province has also appointed three youth advisors to raise awareness of the skilled trades among elementary and high-school students.
Feds, province announce back-to-school funding
Ontario’s share of the $2 billion announced by the federal government comes to just over $763 million. Payments will be made in the fall and early next year.
An uneven recovery
The latest forecast from the Conference Board of Canada suggests the provinces’ economies will recover at different rates over the course of the next year to 18 months.