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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Wages expected to go up, but workers' spending power could still drop after inflation
A new survey says wages are going up in Canada, with employers projecting an average annual pay increase of 2.5 per cent for next year.
PCL, EllisDon to require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated
Their respective policies will require Canadian employees working at any location on company business to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1.
Associations launch COVID survey
Eight associations are using an online survey to get a clearer picture of how many workers in the industry are vaccinated against COVID-19 and what their attitudes are regarding workplace vaccination policies.
Safety Check data now includes COVID-19 cases
The WSIB’s online tool allows users to check companies’ health and safety performance on an annual basis going back to 2012. It now also includes data about COVID-19 cases reported by those companies.
Hamilton makes LRT project all but official
City councillors have voted in favour of signing a memorandum of understanding with the province and Metrolinx to finally bring the project to life.



