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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.
Labour force records gains in August, but challenges could be ahead
Canada’s construction labour force continued its march toward pre-pandemic levels. Statistics Canada reported the industry added 26,000 workers in August – the seventh consecutive month in which employment increased.
Vaccine certificate a "temporary" measure needed to avoid another lockdown: Ford
Premier Doug Ford attempted to allay concerns about Ontario’s vaccine certificate system on the eve of its implementation, saying the province needed to do all it could to keep up the fight against COVID−19.
CCA issues vaccine policy
The national association will require anyone who enters its offices in Ottawa or who participate in any of its in-person events to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chandos to require employees to be fully vaccinated
Chandos Construction is the latest national construction company to require its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Guelph company develops tool to model indoor COVID risk
ParticleOne combines current, community public health data such with data about a building’s distinct layout, use, ventilation and location to create indoor risk profiles.