The government says changes to the environmental assessment process will protect environmental standards while helping get shovels in the ground sooner.

Year over year, investment in building construction declined 6.6% to $229.1 billion in 2023.

Ontario's legislature will resume sitting this week with a flurry of activity.

The Freed Hotel and Residences will feature 100 five-star luxury hotel rooms and 400 luxury condominiums with a skybar/restaurant on the 63rd floor.

The Environment Minister suggested earlier in the week that the federal government will stop investing in new road infrastructure.