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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.
Immigration increase alone won't fix the labour market, experts say
Experts say Canada’s plan to increase immigration may ease some pressures in the labour market, but bigger changes are needed to ensure new permanent residents are matched with the jobs that most need filling.
Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill
The mayor said that Bill 23 would result in a $130 million loss and leave an infrastructure funding gap.
RESCON pre-budget submission outlines actions to boost housing supply
Among other things, the council is calling on the province to modernize the residential-development approvals process and boost pathways into the skilled trades.
Building permit values drop 7% in December, rise in 2022 – but only due to price increases
Rapid rises in material and labour costs show an increase in permit value of nearly 7% in 2022. Adjusted for inflation, total permit values fell by 6.6%.
Kitchener nail manufacturer and CEO fined $100K for OHSA violations
An anonymous tip brought inspectors from the Ministry of Labour to the offices of THS Industries Ltd. in Kitchener where they found OHSA violations relating to nail-maker machines.