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Employment increases in October, but labour markets remain constrained
Construction continues to grapple with labour force challenges, even as the calendar turns to the fourth quarter of the year, when workloads conventionally slow.
Statistics Canada says job vacancies rose 3.8 per cent in September
Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies was up 3.8 per cent in September at 994,800.
Ottawa affordable housing projects receive $90M
The five projects are being funded under a variety of programs within the National Housing Strategy, and will provide a mix of unit sizes with varying levels of affordability.
CIB-funded project becomes the first to earn IREE certification
The Toronto project, owned by Dream, has been certified to the Investor Ready Energy Efficiency standard, meaning it meets its intended energy-efficiency targets.
PCL provides update on Rogers Centre renovation work
The company was awarded the contract to perform the first phase of renovations to the Toronto stadium in October; it has since performed a significant amount of demolition work.