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Defence spending to add 'staggering' sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns
The C. D. Howe Institute expects Canada's deficit to top $92 billion this fiscal year, given plans to meet NATO's defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland share $7M in provincial funding
The province is providing the money to the cities as a reward for exceeding 80 percent of their provincially designated housing targets last year.
Georgian College receives $7.5M from the City of Barrie
In addition to the city’s investment, the project will be funded through one-time capital reserves and fundraising efforts.
Province launches wood construction action plan
The plan promotes the use of prefabricated and modular wood-based building materials, known as advanced wood construction.
Half of GTA housing construction jobs could be at risk: BILD, OHBA report
A report by Altus Group suggests that without action, by 2027, housing starts could fall by more than 60 per cent versus 2024 levels – unless something is done to spur new investment.