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StatsCan: Unemployment reaches 13 percent, construction hit hard
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced three million Canadians out of work, and dropped construction employment by 314,000 jobs.
Windsor records $32 million worth of permits in April
The City of Windsor reported a slight gain in construction activity as measured by the combined value of building permits issued in the city in April. One permit, worth $12.5 million, led the way.
RESCON, BILD, OHBA applaud decision to resume residential construction works
The associations have praised the provincial government for allowing work on multi-unit residential construction works to restart during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sidewalk turns its back on Waterfront
The Google affiliate announced on May 7 it will no longer pursue the development of the waterfront lands in downtown Toronto.
SNC-Lavalin chair steps down
Kevin Lynch will remain in his role until September to give the company time to identify his successor.