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Feds ink housing deals with four Ontario municipalities
Separate deals with the cities of Belleville, Peterborough and North Bay, and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville will spur the construction of hundreds of housing units and lay the groundwork for the development of thousands more.
Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem
"A new crisis is on the horizon. If U.S. tariffs play out as threatened, the economic impact would be severe."
Clean energy transition must be key for next Ontario government: report
Reducing interprovincial barriers could open up new markets for Ontario's electricity that are insulated from ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States, the report said.
Construction employment and labour force see strong growth in January 2025
Employment activity was most notable among young workers, where unemployment rates decreased by one percentage point – from 15% to 14% – over the 12-month period.
Liberals pledge mental health coverage, PCs take on trade barriers
The Progressive Conservative, Liberal and NDP leaders have all said their full platforms will come "soon," with the election now one week away.