The investment will support planning to redevelop and renovate approximately 9,300 square feet of existing hospital space, allowing the hospital to expand its programs.

Work on the project is expected to start in the spring.

With better information, communities can choose repair and retrofit solutions that are more efficient and better timed.

Fedeli — formally known as the minister of economic development, job creation and trade, but informally dubbed Ontario's chief salesperson — flew to 20 countries this year seeking to strengthen ties and forge new ones. 

The residential sector declined 0.8%, while the non-residential sector increased by 0.2%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.7%.