So far, no one’s saying how rich the Volkswagen package is, citing sensitivity about ongoing negotiations with other potential automotive investors.

The ongoing portfolio of work, which began in 1988, is considered North America’s largest urban redevelopment program and one of the most extensive waterfront revitalization efforts in the world.

When combined with the rise in 2021, this marks the strongest two-year period of job gains on record.

After 36 years, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is finally and officially a non-construction employer and no longer required to accept bids only from contractors signatory to two Ontario unions.

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said his nearly $205-billion plan released Thursday shows that the province can spend responsibly.