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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.
Labour market continues to tighten as construction prepares for a busy summer
The latest Labour Force Survey data shows that all-industry seasonally adjusted employment grew by just 1,000 jobs, while the overall national unemployment rate dropped by another 0.1 percentage points to a new record low of 5.2%.
StatsCan: Canada's road networks remained relatively unchanged
The stock and condition of Canada's roads and bridges remained consistent from 2018 to 2020, according to new results from Canada's Core Public Infrastructure Survey for 2020.
Job vacancies hit record high of more than 1 million in March: StatCan
Vacancies increased by more than one-third in accommodation, food services and retail while there were record vacancies in health care, social assistance and construction.
Ricardo Certification named safety assessor for GO Expansion works
The English company will provide independent scrutiny of the program’s safety documentation during its design phase, ensuring its full compliance with relevant standards.
Carpenters set to vote on tentative agreement May 27
The 15,000 members of the Carpenters District Council of Ontario have been on strike since May 9.