For many, proceeding with essential road construction now makes sense, given reduced traffic and reduced impact to businesses that have suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CEO of Infrastructure Ontario was originally scheduled to leave his post at the end of April.

The 14 panel members comprise representatives from labour and management groups, and will meet with the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development three times a year.

The building becomes Canada’s second to earn the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building Standard Design and Performance certifications.

The council has asked the province to exempt contractors from liability costs due to COVID-related delays, and to work with the federal government to grant cost relief to owners