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Residential associations propose economic kick-start plan
Three major residential construction associations have recommended 20 measures Ontario can take to reboot the province’s economy.
Province to spend $150 million on cell service for rural communities
The funding will be used to stimulate investment of up to $500 million to close gaps in cellular and broadband service in rural and remote communities.
Ontario Line project to be tendered as three RFQs
The RFQs for the rolling stock, systems and operations, and for southern civil work, stations and tunnels are now available. A third, for the northern civil, stations and tunnel contract, is expected to be issued in 2022.
Cement leaders call on federal government to prioritize construction
A seven-point declaration from the sector’s leaders calls on the federal government to invest in construction, accelerate funding, and prioritize zero-carbon construction.
Federal government pledges $2.2B for municipalities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the funding is just a start as big city mayors say more must be done to cover significant financial losses.