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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.
Construction unemployment reaches YTD low in July 2025
Residential construction activity continues to see declining demand for multi-unit projects in Ontario and British Columbia, while non-residential activity has risen in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Agreement signed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems
Trillium Rail Partners will deliver the package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.
Carney launches Major Projects Office
The new entity will serve as a single point of contact to get nation-building projects built faster.
Ontario to break interprovincial barriers for regulated professions
The province has signed 10 agreements with provinces and territories to remove barriers to let workers come to Ontario to find work in over 50 "in-demand" professions, including engineers, architects and electricians.
Province increases funding for winter roads
The annual funding for the Winter Roads Program will increase to $13 million to build and maintain nearly 3,200 kilometres of winter roads in the North.