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98% of contractors affected by COVID-19 pandemic: OCS survey
A survey published by the Ontario Construction Secretariat shows far-reaching implications on contractor well-being as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
StatsCan survey: nearly one in three businesses hit hard by COVID-19
More than 32 percent of respondents reported that their revenues from the first quarter of 2020 were down by at least 40 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
Ontario takes another step toward re-opening
‘Get ready,’ said Premier Ford as the province announced 61 sector-specific guidelines to help businesses re-open.
Relief from COVID-19: Should contracts and subcontracts be amended by legislation?
‘Creative means to fund legislative remedies might be critical to avoiding substantial insolvencies, job losses and downturns in one of the most important sectors in our economy,’ writes Rob Kennaley.
Mississauga to resume construction
The city has resumed work on several projects left over from 2019, and given the go-ahead to start work on more than 20 essential infrastructure projects.