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BuildForce model projects Ontario construction demands to remain elevated into 2029
Activity in the residential sector, which slowed in 2023 and 2024, is projected to rebound in 2025. The non-residential sector, on the other hand, is stacked with projects through the 2020s.
Business leaders say housing biggest risk to economy: KPMG survey
Housing issues are forcing businesses to boost pay to better attract talent and budget for higher labour costs, agreed 87 percent of respondents.
Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth
For this fiscal year, the province is expected to end 2023-24 with a $3-billion deficit, an improvement from the $4.5 billion expectation Bethlenfalvy had just a month ago when he presented the third quarter finances.
National Bank issues green loan for Toronto condo project
Located at 36 Olive Avenue, south-east of Yonge and Finch, Olive Residences will feature 29 floors and 350 condo units. The building is pursuing LEED Gold certification.
Ontario home construction levels up, but still far off pace for 1.5M target
Ontario needs to build at least 125,000 homes this year, ramping up to at least 175,000 per year to get to 1.5 million homes.