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Ontario releases 'business case' for moving science centre to Ontario Place
The document says it would cost $1.3 billion over 50 years to restore the building and exhibits at the current science centre site and $1.05 billion to build a facility.
Hydro One completes transmission line upgrades in Ottawa
The utility has completed $47 million worth of transmission line upgrades at the Merivale Transmission Station.
CIB announces equity-funding initiative for Indigenous communities
The bank will soon start offering equity loans of up to $100 million that will allow Indigenous communities to buy stakes in infrastructure projects on their traditional territories.
Ontario to take control of two Toronto highways in 'new deal' for city
The province taking responsibility for the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, along with a promise to fund 55 new subway trains will give Toronto $7.6 billion in capital relief.
FCM study finds that the cost to build infrastructure to support new housing could be as high as $600B
To support the 5.8 million homes governments aim to build by 2030, municipalities may be required to invest as much as $600 billion in supporting infrastructure.