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Capital spending intentions poised to grow in ‘21
After a drop of more than 9 percent created by the COVID-19 pandemic, spending on non-residential capital and repair expenditures is expected to grow by 7 percent to $266.2 billion in 2021.
GoFor sees huge growth in 2020, more ahead in ‘21
The Ottawa-based delivery service saw revenue growth of more than 650 percent created by the pandemic. It forecasts even more growth—and further expansion—in 2021.
CMHA WW to launch youth services site in Fergus
The facility will pilot the Integrated Youth Services Network project, which will allow youth aged 12 to 26 get mental health counselling.
RESCON pre-budget submission calls for feds to focus on vaccines, PPE and municipal funding
Topping the council’s list of requests is the need for Canada to receive more COVID-19 vaccines and at a faster rate, and to maintain PPE supply chains throughout the remainder of the pandemic.
Seasonal trends bring construction employment lower; investment trends may indicate further reductions
Seasonal workloads, reduced investments in building construction, and ongoing public-health measures to control the spread of COVID-19 combined to lower construction employment in January.