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Tricon and CPPIB create joint venture to build rental housing in Toronto
Under the agreement, CPP Investments will contribute up to $350 million, while Tricon will provide up to $150 million.
Federal, provincial governments make affordable housing investments
The federal and provincial governments have announced a combined $2 million in funding for affordable housing projects in Sarnia and Thunder Bay.
Ontario to reveal 2021 budget today, expected to announce more pandemic spending
Premier Doug Ford says the budget will focus on economic recovery and fighting the pandemic.
Infrastructure bank launches Indigenous initiative, advocates say money not enough
The bank announced Friday that it will offer loans of at least $5 million for up to 80 per cent of the capital cost of projects in key area including energy security, access to safe drinking water, reliable internet access and public transportation.
Initial design revealed for Waterloo airport runway project
The proposed work would lengthen one of the airport’s runways, allowing it to offer another runway to serve class AGN IIIB aircraft—and therefore reduce delays or flight cancellations.