Hydro One purchased its share from affiliates of OMERS Infrastructure Management Inc. and Enbridge Transmission Holdings Inc.

A recent government report said feedback from stakeholders consistently highlighted that greater accessibility must be an essential feature of the federal housing design catalogue.

With growing concerns about affordability, pursuing energy efficiency could offer relief – given the right policy framework.

Although the increase is the highest in more than 30 years, the national vacancy rate remains at a slight 2.2%.

The province says the move will free up money for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to provide greater tourism services in the region.