It plans to work with other groups such as Toronto Metropolitan University to explore solutions to help modernize the delivery of public infrastructure.

Of the funding, $9 million is being allocated to the construction of five training centres across the province.

The council says the updated standard reflects evolving market needs and takes advantage of new technologies and processes to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions. 

Once complete, the extension will bring 37,500 more people within walking distance of transit and attract 70,000 daily boardings by 2041.

A report by Ottawa’s Auditor General finds that the city may have under-estimated the cost to redevelop its downtown Lansdowne Park by as much as $73 million.