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Contractors’ attitudes about work volumes for ’21 vary: OCS survey
The annual survey of contractors’ attitudes prepared by the Ontario Construction Secretariat shows that companies see mixed fortunes in store for 2021.
Spend on haircuts, home renos and restaurants to stimulate economy: CIBC economist
A CIBC senior economist says Canadians who want to help the country’s economy rebound should book haircuts, hire tradespeople for home renovations and keep ordering from local restaurants.
Ottawa promises $40M in carbon tax cash to upgrade 172 Ontario schools
Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the investment will make classrooms more comfortable and healthier for students and teachers.
Restoring our environment, economy and humanity through infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure has multiple benefits for Canada.
Cash-strapped Ontario municipalities to receive $500M in new funding
The province said the new funding comes in addition to nearly $1.4 billion received from the federal government and given to communities earlier in the pandemic.