Statistics Canada reports the level of investment at $20.9 billion – almost exactly the same as reported at the end of September. Ontario reported nearly all of the gains.

The arrangement pertains to a 60-acre parcel at Pier 18 on Hamilton Harbour. HOPA plans to develop the property for a range of industrial uses, while MANA retains ownership.

Work will include the construction of a second platform on Line 2 for eastbound service, an expansion of the Line 1 northbound and southbound platforms, new elevators, escalators and stairs, and construction of a new accessible entrance and exit on Bloor Street East.

The organization overseeing the city's waterfront says the agreement with Dream Unlimited Corp. and Great Gulf Group. to develop the 12-acre neighbourhood known as Quayside was endorsed Thursday.

The funding, which is being provided through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, includes money for a variety of local construction projects.