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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Five TD Centre towers earn WELL Gold certification
Five of the six towers in the downtown Toronto complex earned WELL Core Certification at Gold level; the sixth, which is under construction, achieved WELL Precertification.
Despite contractions, construction labour market conditions remain constrained
Although seasonally unadjusted employment in construction dropped by 1.1% from July, employment remains above 1.6 million people, and is higher by nearly 6% compared with August 2021.
Climate change effect on public transportation infrastructure to cost billions: FAO
Ontario's financial watchdog says the effects of climate change are projected to cost the province an extra $1.5 billion a year on average in the next few years just to maintain public transportation infrastructure.
CAF and partners launch Canadian Apprenticeship Service program
The program provides grants of $5,000 or $10,000 for every participating company that hires a Level 1 apprentice.
More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan
Statistics Canada reports that as many as 805,650 homes in the country are “not suitable” for the number of people living there.