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FAO: province spent $6.4 billion less than expected over first three quarters of 22–23
In particular, spending on Metrolinx and municipal infrastructure projects was lower by $1.2 billion, and by $644 million on Ministry of Infrastructure capital programs.
New regulations to require reporting of carbon footprint on concrete construction projects
The requirement is part of changes introduced by the federal government on February 28 that will also require major suppliers to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets.
IO releases first P3 market update of ‘23
Three projects have advanced into active procurement, and three others have advanced to partnership stages. The total value of contracts currently in construction is approximately $45 billion.
Work completed on new Toronto courthouse
Construction of the new building was completed earlier this year. The building consolidates most of Toronto's Ontario Court of Justice criminal court operations, and was designed and built by EllisDon Infrastructure.
Economy posted no growth in the fourth quarter, but consumer spending is holding on
On Tuesday, Statistics Canada said real gross domestic product was unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2022 after five consecutive quarters of growth.