The stock and condition of Canada's roads and bridges remained consistent from 2018 to 2020, according to new results from Canada's Core Public Infrastructure Survey for 2020.

Vacancies increased by more than one-third in accommodation, food services and retail while there were record vacancies in health care, social assistance and construction.

The agreement provides for a total monetary package increase of $9 an hour over three years, and contains an increase to travel, room and board allowances.

This, despite the fact that the cost for the facility is estimated to have jumped by more than 50 percent – from $66 million to $101 million.

The last few days have seen mixed fortunes on the collective agreement front. While the plumbers and pipefitters have ratified their agreement, the province’s ICI sheet metal worker and roofers have yet to finalize their agreements, and could soon strike.