Several opposition MPs did not vote, which enabled the motion to pass in the House of Commons Monday evening.

Ford said Monday he is continuing to support Piccini and suggested there is merit in funding projects that received low rankings from bureaucrats.

Jacques says Ottawa is using overly expansive definitions of capital spending and predicts new spending plans will leave the government with an operating deficit.

An initial investment through the Building Ontario Fund will more than double student housing at Toronto Metropolitan University.

The company started work on its York Region facility in August, with the province announcing funding to support construction last week.