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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.1% in November, labour market still hot
Employment rose in several industries in November, including finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing, manufacturing and in information, culture and recreation, while it fell in construction as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Volkswagen searching in Canada for first North American battery factory site
The automotive giant said its chief executive Oliver Blume has signed an agreement with Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne to work to identify suitable sites.
GTHA carbon emissions increased 4.5% in 2021
The increase stands in stark contrast to the 8% decrease required annually to bring the region to net zero by 2030.
Construction starts at Darlington SMR site
Construction is officially underway on Canada’s first grid-scale small modular reactor at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington nuclear site.
CIMA+ announces acquisition of Durham Energy Specialist
The acquisition gives the firm an expanded market presence in the mechanical and electrical engineering sector throughout Southern Ontario.