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Hamilton contractor fined $175,000 for Lake Ontario pollution
The Barclay Construction Group Inc. will pay the fine to the federal Environmental Damages Fund, and host an open house in which it promote the effective implementation of environmental management systems.
Immigration increase alone won't fix the labour market, experts say
Experts say Canada’s plan to increase immigration may ease some pressures in the labour market, but bigger changes are needed to ensure new permanent residents are matched with the jobs that most need filling.
Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill
The mayor said that Bill 23 would result in a $130 million loss and leave an infrastructure funding gap.
RESCON pre-budget submission outlines actions to boost housing supply
Among other things, the council is calling on the province to modernize the residential-development approvals process and boost pathways into the skilled trades.
Kitchener nail manufacturer and CEO fined $100K for OHSA violations
An anonymous tip brought inspectors from the Ministry of Labour to the offices of THS Industries Ltd. in Kitchener where they found OHSA violations relating to nail-maker machines.