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ESDC reveals findings of temporary foreign worker program inspections
Of the more than 2,100 inspections carried out, just 6% of employers were found to be in violation of program rules. The government publishes a list of non-compliant employers online.
Ontario will not compensate Greenbelt developers, housing minister says
The province is soon set to table legislation so future changes to the Greenbelt would have to be done through the legislature and not done by regulation.
Feds add $20B to mortgage bonds program to spur rental construction
The funding increase sees the bond limit rise to $60 billion. The government expects the move will spur the construction of as many as 30,000 more rental apartments annually.
Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?
The Slayte has transformed from a vacant government office built in Ottawa in the 1970s to a residential space with 158 apartment rental units plus amenities.
Metrolinx awards contract for soil management software to SoilFLO
Under the arrangement, Metrolinx will use SoilFLO software optimize its soil management processes and further enhance its ecological initiatives.