The extension is in place until May 6, and means that all but essential construction work must remain suspended.

Effective April 16, 2020, all procedural time periods and limitation periods under the Construction Act will be restored. This has two major implications for the industry: (i) lien periods are back; and (ii) owners can once again release holdbacks safely.

The report from the group tasked with spending $1 billion on Hamilton’s transit system recommends spending the money in a variety of ways, including on light rail or on busses.

CEO Pierre Lavallée announced his resignation with immediate effect; board chair Janice Fukakusa remains in her post until April 15.

The Ontario Government is lifting noise bylaws to allow for construction on essential projects such as hospitals to continue all day long.