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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.
Government announces PPE safety blitz
Inspectors from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will be checking construction sites for the proper use of personal protective equipment.
EllisDon building Canada Pavilion for Expo 2020
Designed by Toronto’s Moriyama & Teshima Architects, the pavilion is intended to be a symbolic representation of the strong cultural and economic ties between Canada and the UAE.
Help wanted: 100,000 workers
The latest labour market forecast documents from BuildForce Canada show Ontario’s construction and maintenance sector will need to recruit nearly 100,000 additional workers.
VIA issues RFQ for Toronto, Montreal projects
The work is intended to prepare the corporation’s facilities for delivery of its new fleet in 2022.
CLAC makes post-OCOT recommendations to government
The union advocates for some changes to the way the province administers its skilled trades and apprenticeship system—and recommends some OCOT functions that should be preserved.