The Oakville complex will merge existing operations of the parks and labour ministries into a single, modern, science and laboratory facility.

That's up from 1.7 per cent in July but short of economists' expectations for two per cent inflation heading into the release.

Ford said he thinks Carney will help to accelerate building a tunnel under Highway 401, although he did not directly answer when asked if Carney has given him any direct assurances. 

The design will reshape the corridor into a complete street featuring a widened roadway, dedicated centre-running bus lanes and accessible, weather-protected stations.

The 982-metre track will improve travel times to North Bay Station, and direct passenger rail away from the busy North Bay Rail Yard.