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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.
Building permit values pass $10B in October
Construction intentions in the non-residential sector were up 4.2 percent, while the residential sector edged down 0.1 percent.
Ontario using frequent Minister's Zoning Orders to fast-track development: auditor
An audit by Bonnie Lysyk's office released Wednesday said the government issued 44 Minister's Zoning Orders between March 2019 and March 2021, when in the past, about one was issued per year.
$6M committed to workplace cancer research
Funding from the province will support work at the Occupational Cancer Research Centre to identify and track occurrences of workplace cancer, and help improve the recognition of occupational illnesses.
CCA’s Hill Day focuses on infrastructure
As part of its annual Construction Day on November 30, representatives from the Canadian Construction Association met with Parliamentarians to discuss infrastructure funding, procurement methodologies, and shortages of skilled workers.
Canadian workers facing burnout during the pandemic: Ceridian report
A new report says droves of Canadian workers have experienced burnout during the pandemic and it's causing at least 20 per cent to seek new jobs.