PCA says a project labour agreement for the $2.8-billion project deal limits the number of firms that can bid to work on the project, and will erode value for taxpayers’ money. The project is the only one of its kind in Ontario to feature such an arrangement.

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.

At year’s end, there were 52 projects with a combined 6,593 rooms under construction across the country. Projects in the early planning stage reached at an all-time high.

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. 

The mayor said that Bill 23 would result in a $130 million loss and leave an infrastructure funding gap.