The upgrades at the stations were delivered as part of the broader GO expansion program. Sustainable design was also top of mind during the project re-design, Metrolinx says.

Ontario's new energy minister is unapologetic about the province's use of natural gas to partly fuel growing energy needs, calling opposition to it "ideological."

The agreement will see Bird acquire Jacob Bros Construction for an estimated fee of $135 million. The deal could close as soon as the third quarter of this year.

Receiving $5 million each are Electra Battery Materials Corporation and the Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corp.

While some new housing will benefit from pre-existing infrastructure, the report said there are barriers to financing newly required projects.