An increase of just over 3% in residential investment offset a small contraction in the non-residential sector.

The plan would increase density and maximum heights near 120 transit stations across the city, and the province will continue working with Toronto on plans for 14 other transit station areas.

This investment will fund up to 7,500 new seats for construction programs such as welding, carpentry and renovation techniques.

Rob Flack told the AMO conference that he is going to consult with mayors and the association to "extend and improve" the Building Faster Fund.

Proceeds from the sale of the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital will be used to develop 512 new long-term care beds and more than 1,000 additional homes.