Activity in Ontario bucked the national trend by increasing in most areas.

The RFQs for the rolling stock, systems and operations, and for southern civil work, stations and tunnels are now available. A third, for the northern civil, stations and tunnel contract, is expected to be issued in 2022.

The company announced targeted donations to organizations in the communities it serves, as well as a virtual physical activity challenge for employees to raise further money.

A seven-point declaration from the sector’s leaders calls on the federal government to invest in construction, accelerate funding, and prioritize zero-carbon construction.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the funding is just a start as big city mayors say more must be done to cover significant financial losses.