‘Given the lifespan of buildings, it is critical that design for low carbon operations occur today at scale since retrofitting buildings before 2050 will be costly and difficult to achieve.’

The CEO of Infrastructure Ontario was originally scheduled to leave his post at the end of April.

The 14 panel members comprise representatives from labour and management groups, and will meet with the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development three times a year.

The council has asked the province to exempt contractors from liability costs due to COVID-related delays, and to work with the federal government to grant cost relief to owners

The extension is in place until May 6, and means that all but essential construction work must remain suspended.