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Oshawa sees another strong construction year in ‘23
The city says the value of building permits it issued over the past two years has reached a combined total of nearly $1.5 billion.
Economic headwinds slowing rental housing construction
As the construction industry strives to meet the federal government’s target of adding 3.5 million new housing units across the country by 2030, economic headwinds are slowing progress.
Federal Liberals will announce 'renewed' housing plan in 2024, minister says
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says Canadians can expect to see a full plan from the federal government in 2024 that lays out how it will tackle the housing crisis.
EllisDon chosen as construction manager for FirstOntario Centre Renovation Project
Work will see the building transformed into an 18,000-seat venue with a reimagined facade, new audio and video systems, and better amenities.
IO, MECP launch stage 2 of digital records modernization system
Once in place, the new system will digitize environmental property records so that developers can proceed with real-estate transactions and development plans faster.