Although much of the money will be spent on upgrading the city’s rolling stock, several million dollars have also been allocated to construction of various facilities and roadworks.

The national labour force added 953,000 jobs in June—a strong sign the economy is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction added 83,200 more workers.

Eleven road and bridge projects are being funded to the tune of more than $25.2 million.

A grant of $1.5 million from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund will help fund the first phase of an ambitious expansion plan at the regional airport.

More than $66 million worth of permits were recorded in the city in June, and the year-to-date totals remain comfortably ahead of the same period last year.