The association is calling for the province to adopt policies that encourage prefabricated housing construction.

The speech also included Ford's intention to get a tunnel built under Highway 401 to tackle gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area, a plan not yet costed out, but to which the premier appears fully committed.

Ferrero is the largest employer in the City of Brantford and employs more than 1,800 people across the province.

The project marks the Taiwanese-Canadian owned auto parts company’s first manufacturing expansion in Canada.

HART Hubs aim to connect people with complex needs to comprehensive treatment and preventative services.