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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
New medical school at York University to open in 2028
York University president Rhonda Lenton says the university has been planning the medical school for the past decade.
Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the initiative is being called "Canada builds" and is meant to "turbocharge affordable apartment construction."
Province commits funding for electrician training in Niagara
The province is making more than $670,000 in funding available to IBEW Local 303 to train new electricians.
Construction sector poised for growth through ’33: BuildForce Canada
The organization’s annual Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report projects growth in output – and employment – across the industry over the next 10 years.
Ottawa to launch $6B infrastructure fund to help build homes — with strings attached
The federal government plans to make $1 billion directly available to cities for urgent infrastructure needs, with that money flowing in the 2024-25 fiscal year.