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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
PLAs have ‘serious downsides’, Cardus warns
A research brief warns that restricting competition for construction procurement can increase project costs by 14 to 21 percent.
Toronto starts construction on 705 purpose-built rental homes in Scarborough
The development, on city-owned land adjacent to Victoria Park Station, will deliver a total of 705 new purpose-built rental homes including 256 affordable rental homes.
Non-residential sector drives August building construction investment growth
Investment in the commercial and institutional sectors each grew 0.8%, while the industrial component was down 1.4%.
Ontario to table fall fiscal update Nov. 6 amid tariff impacts
In another recent financial update, the 2025-26 first quarter finances, the government projected a $14.6-billion deficit this year.
Province commits $64 million for in-class apprentice training
The investment will create up to 4,000 new training seats each year, while covering apprentices’ Level 1 classroom fees.



