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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.
Ontario proposes to double fines against unethical developers
Proposed changes to the New Home Construction Licensing Act would, if passed, increase penalties to a maximum of $50,000.
Construction sees WSIB premiums drop 2.1% for ‘23
While the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has frozen average premiums across all rate classes for 2023, construction employers will see their average premiums drop by more than 2 percent next year.
Labour force shows summer contraction as construction activity increases
The latest Labour Force Survey data published by Statistics Canada shows a contraction of 79,000 workers (-0.4%) between May and September.
Province commits $6M to northwestern housing projects
The larger of the projects sees $4.5 million invested to build dedicated spaces for health care at a new seniors’ housing complex in Kenora.
Toronto crane count drops in Q3, but remains North America’s highest
Although the number of tower cranes operating in Toronto decreased in the third quarter of this year, Ontario’s capital city still boasts the most cranes in operation (230) in North America.