Winter roads are a vital lifeline for remote First Nations, enabling the delivery of essential services and supplies to communities during the winter months.

The legislation also includes the toughest mandatory minimum fines in Canada for health and safety violations.

The bill would also expand a requirement for properly fitting personal protective equipment for women in the construction sector to include all sectors.

The report says the economic benefits of closing the gap go far beyond its immediate predictions, and that broader economic impacts will be studied later.

The project to redevelop the Toronto Power Generating Station into a five-star boutique hotel near Niagara Falls has been given the green light by the province.