The five-person task force has been created to recommend ways to spend the $1 billion the province promised to invest in the city’s light rail project.

Housing availability and affordability are becoming increasingly out of reach for Kitchener residents. A report by city staff recommends construction of more than 12,000 units to address housing needs.

The not-for-profit provider cut its teeth in the mining industry, and provides occupational health and safety training services to constructors.

After seven years in the corporation, and three years as its leader, Ehren Cory is stepping down as president and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario.

The money will be used to help train nearly 400 students as steamfitters, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians and welders.