The ongoing portfolio of work, which began in 1988, is considered North America’s largest urban redevelopment program and one of the most extensive waterfront revitalization efforts in the world.

Construction employment added 2,600 workers (+0.2%) in February, reaching above 1.5 million workers. Compared to February 2022, sector employment was up by 74,100 workers (+5.2%).

Projections in Ontario's budget for housing starts show the province's target to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years slipping further out of reach with each passing year.

When combined with the rise in 2021, this marks the strongest two-year period of job gains on record.

After 36 years, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is finally and officially a non-construction employer and no longer required to accept bids only from contractors signatory to two Ontario unions.