The groups say a new building is a key piece of a broader proposal to modernize and expand infrastructure and services to support a growing number of patients.

So far, no one’s saying how rich the Volkswagen package is, citing sensitivity about ongoing negotiations with other potential automotive investors.

The ongoing portfolio of work, which began in 1988, is considered North America’s largest urban redevelopment program and one of the most extensive waterfront revitalization efforts in the world.

Projections in Ontario's budget for housing starts show the province's target to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years slipping further out of reach with each passing year.

The members of the group are already working as an integrated team with Metrolinx to support the delivery of the GO Expansion. They will now also work as a unit on the Scarborough Subway Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension projects.