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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
RESCON proposes 15 steps to address Ontario’s housing crisis
A new report from the council offers a series of recommendations – five for each of the three levels of government – aimed at addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis.
Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers
Two-thirds of those excess retirements were in four industries: health care, construction, retail trade, and education and social assistance.
What’s next? Statistics Canada report looks at career pathways of people who discontinued their apprenticeships
Men were less likely than women to discontinue apprenticeships in construction trades, while among those who did end their training, women were more likely to pursue post-secondary education elsewhere.
WSIB doubles HSEP rebates for smaller businesses in 2023
The additional incentives for smaller businesses that were announced last summer will be extended through 2023. HSEP rebates are doubled, and employers can earn $1,000 toward their health and safety plans.
Access to capital among the barriers faced by Indigenous groups when it comes to major projects: Conference Board report
A new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that more supports are needed to help Indigenous groups pursue the ownership and co-ownership of major projects.