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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.
Ontario suspending surcharge on electricity exports to U.S., Ford going to Washington
Ford said he did not secure an agreement to stop the steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, but he is "pretty confident (Trump) will pull back."
Canada Nickel signs agreement with area First Nations on early stage mine construction
The Mattagami, Matachewan and Flying Post First Nations will be given preferential access to bid on and negotiate contracts for the estimated US$2.5-billion development.
Construction starts on Tillsonburg LTC home
The 160-bed facility will be run by peopleCare Tillsonburg, and the project received funding through the province’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up.
Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage
Experts say the real estate construction sector will need to be more innovative, including through increased adoption of robotics and other automation tools.
IRCC announces changes to immigration pathways for construction workers
The department will reserve immigration spaces for up to 6,000 undocumented construction workers, and allow qualified temporary foreign workers to study in apprenticeship programs without a study permit.