A public inquiry into the issues plaguing Ottawa's light rail transit system has found both city officials and contracted companies at fault for delivering an error-ridden, unreliable system after a 16-month delay.

The newly formed Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes takes over from the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.

Hamilton's mayor called for an investigation after the leak was discovered, with preliminary findings suggesting a contractor put a hole in the pipe in 1996.

The connection ends the community’s reliance on diesel generation, and should pave the way for future economic development, including a new school opening next fall and new housing.

Two of three qualified proponents have submitted proposals to design, build and finance a highway widening project in southwestern Ontario.