Government

By Robin MacLennan Ontraio Construction News staff writer The Ontario Legislature passed the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act this week, part of a plan to reduce red tape and modernize regulations for businesses. "Many regulations are in place for good...

Ontario Construction News staff writer The province released a Life Lease Housing Guide at a news conference in Barrie on Tuesday – suggesting seniors consider the option as a more affordable alternative to condominiums. “Life leases are a type of affordable...

By Mark Buckshon Ontario Construction News staff writer Two Ottawa municipal council committees have approved growth projections and preliminary policy directions that will be the basis for a draft new Official Plan. The city’s Planning Committee and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee...

By Robin MacLennan Ontario Construction News staff writer Sault Ste. Marie and Batchewana First Nations are getting a $5 million boost from the Canada Infrastructure Program. This investment from the federal and provincial government will directly support six transit and road...

By Robin MacLennan Ontario Construction News staff writer Employers in the construction sector need to find new ways to talk to millennials if they are going to solve a looming skilled trades shortage, says a new government report. "Young people have different...