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Job vacancies high again in Q2, with wage increases trailing CPI in many sectors
Part of the reason employers across the country have nearly one million vacant positions to fill is that the wages they’re offering aren’t always keeping pace with inflation. Construction, with nearly 83,000 vacancies, is among those where wages are lagging.
Ontario’s Growth Plan is reducing housing affordability
Although few pay attention to it, the development, regulation and impact of land use planning has more to do with the average person than they realize. A sweeping reform could reduce housing and rent prices, at no cost to the public purse.
Aecon, First Nations communities launch joint venture
The Aecon Three Fires joint venture also includes the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and aims to pursue utilities projects across southwestern Ontario.
Dot Foods breaks ground on Ingersoll distribution centre
The food distribution company plans to build the $50-million, 168,000-square foot facility on Ken McKee Street near Highway 401. Maple Reinder is the project’s design-builder.
Province, First Nations partner on new economic-development group
The new Southwestern Ontario Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities Table aims to advance billions of dollars’ worth of critical infrastructure projects in the area.