The company will begin twinning the highway in the fall of this year with an expected completion date of 2026.

Statistics Canada reports that investment rose by 4 percent for the month, reaching $20 billion for the first time ever.

The national association applauded a program to fund innovation in the industry, but fell short of providing a plan to address Canada’s aging infrastructure and future needs.

Geoscientists will study bedrock core samples to determine which of two Ontario sites will host the deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

The proposed facility will capture landfill gas generated by decomposing waste and transform it into low carbon renewable natural gas. If approved by the Ontario Energy Board, construction could begin as early as spring 2023.