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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.
April LFS data: economy sheds three million jobs since COVID-19 shutdown
The latest blog post from BuildForce Canada reviews the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s labour force, and construction’s labour force in particular.
Engineering revenues, profit margins down since 2014: StatsCan
The downward national trend in revenues and profit margins was largely influenced by the energy sector’s poor performance between 2014 and 2019. Ontario companies’ profit margins have remained largely unchanged.
Province announces relief programs for apprentices, hospitality-sector workers
A new grant will help offset the cost of tools for apprentices, while the province is also forgiving $10 million in outstanding loans owed under the Loans for Tools program.
Bird Construction to build Mississauga rental tower
The project at 185 Enfield Place is worth $107 million and construction work will begin in the second quarter of this year.
Elizabeth Witmer reappointed as WSIB chair
Witmer has overseen a number of key changes to the board’s financial health and operating environment.