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Ontario provides $4.5 million in Building Faster Funds to three municipalities
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville received $2.6 million, while the cities of Welland and Belleville received $1.7 million and $1.2 million respectively.
Mississauga calls on province to re-think municipal housing funding approaches
With 3,740 housing starts reported in 2023, the city was denied funding under the province’s new Building Faster Fund. It has more than 45,000 additional units under construction and undergoing site plan reviews.
Ottawa gives Bruce Power up to $50M to explore new nuclear plant
Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the funding announcement Thursday, saying it will help work toward a net-zero economy.
AtkinsRéalis to sell Linxon joint venture after beating earnings expectations
The company formerly known as SNC-Lavalin plans to explore the sale of its stake in Linxon, which focuses on electrical substations, to a third party.
Construction reports employment gains in December
Payroll employment in construction rose by 2,700 (+0.2%) in December, following an increase of 1,200 (+0.1%) in November.