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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.
From 1.5 million to 'as many homes as we can': Ontario faces home building realities
In the spring budget, the province expected to see 71,800 homes built this year — already far off the pace needed to reach 1.5 million, but now it projects an even lower 64,300.
Ontario launches feasibility study for east-west pipeline and energy corridor
The study will be completed next year, delivering corridor and site options and cost analysis.
Chatham-Kent awards contract for community hub build
Fortis Construction Group will lead construction of the facility. Its bid was $3.6 million below the estimated project cost.
Hamilton reaches $2B mark for building permits in record time
The city issued $2 billion worth of building permits for 2025 on October 8. That bested the benchmark set in 2023 by five days.
Canada announces first investments under G7 pact, aims to stockpile critical minerals
The 25 initiatives include purchase agreements for a Quebec graphite mine and investments to scale up a rare earth elements refinery in Ontario.



