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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Province names construction advisory panel members
The 14 panel members comprise representatives from labour and management groups, and will meet with the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development three times a year.
COCA asks province to protect contractors from COVID costs
The council has asked the province to exempt contractors from liability costs due to COVID-related delays, and to work with the federal government to grant cost relief to owners
Ontario extends emergency orders
The extension is in place until May 6, and means that all but essential construction work must remain suspended.
Government of Ontario to amend emergency order to allow release of holdbacks
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.
Light rail among Hamilton transit task force’s recommendations
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.