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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.
October’s LFS data show further easing in construction labour markets – but unemployment still well below pre-pandemic levels
October data signals the winding down of major pipeline, utilities, and highway work in several provinces, and a broad reduction in residential activity across the country.
Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins
Photos and video show that the field and all the seats on the 100 level have been torn out.
Housing rebound lifts September construction investment
Statistics Canada reports investment levels rose by 5.3% for the month, reaching $18.9 billion. The residential sector accounted for nearly $13 billion of the monthly total.
Concerns emerge over NextStar's plans to hire foreign workers for battery plant
It's not clear how many workers NextStar Energy, a joint venture between automaker Stellantis and South Korea's LG, plans to bring from outside Canada.
EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report
So far, the governments of Canada, Ontario and Quebec have announced a combined $37.7 billion in production subsidies and construction support for three companies.