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Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC deputy
Deputy governor Toni Gravelle warned the rise in immigration is adding pressure to a housing market riddled with structural challenges, including a shortage of construction workers.
Business case for moving Ontario Science Centre missing key information: auditor
An Infrastructure Ontario business case on the science centre found that moving it could save the government about $250 million over 50 years, but acting auditor general Nick Stavropoulos found that it was missing key information.
Ontario not respecting environmental consultation obligations, auditor says
Ontario's acting auditor general says the government is not respecting or using public consultation on environmental impacts in its decision making.
IO releases December Market report
The newest edition of the update report lists three new projects in the pre-procurement stage, including the controversial relocation of Ontario Place.
Ontario passes motion to bypass committee hearings on new Ontario Place legislation
The motion that passed allows the government to skip committee hearings where the public can provide input, and skips debate on the third and final reading of a bill.