Government Archives - constructconnect.com ϳԹ's construction news Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:59:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Government Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds /dcn/news/government/2024/11/wsib-to-give-ontario-employers-2b-in-surplus-funds /dcn/news/government/2024/11/wsib-to-give-ontario-employers-2b-in-surplus-funds#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:59:26 +0000 /?p=414703 TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says eligible businesses will be getting a share of $2 billion that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is returning due to a surplus. This marks the second time the WSIB has given a surplus back to employers, having distributed $1.2 billion in 2022. Businesses are eligible if they […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/11/wsib-to-give-ontario-employers-2b-in-surplus-funds/feed 0 Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26 /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26 /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:10:29 +0000 /?p=414510 CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigation into the massive feeder main break that occurred in June, leading to months of water restrictions and other onerous measures, is set to be released Nov. 26. City administration will be providing an update to the public at the regular council meeting. […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/calgarians-to-hear-feeder-main-investigation-findings-nov-26/feed 0 City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’ /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:05:23 +0000 /?p=414505 VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts on 17 areas identified as “Future Villages.” As outlined in the Vancouver Plan, these are areas with existing small retail clusters that, over time, could grow into vibrant neighbourhoods that better meet residents’ daily needs. The current project focuses on 17 of […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/city-of-vancouver-looks-for-feedback-on-17-future-villages/feed 0 Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:05:14 +0000 /?p=414525 Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent on Nov. 6 under the Building Ontario For You Act (Bill216). These come as a result of an independent review undertaken by Duncan Glaholt, founder of construction law firm Glaholt Bowles LLP, who was retained by the Ministry of the Attorney General. They reflect the […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-passes-amendments-to-its-construction-act/feed 0 Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue /joc/news/government/2024/11/manitoba-ndp-lays-out-plans-to-freeze-hydro-rates-commission-bison-statue /joc/news/government/2024/11/manitoba-ndp-lays-out-plans-to-freeze-hydro-rates-commission-bison-statue#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:45 +0000 /?p=414376 WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year in its second throne speech since taking office. It says it will freeze Manitoba Hydro electricity rates for one year starting in 2025, fulfilling one of its election campaign promises. Premier Wab Kinew also says the government would look at introducing […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/manitoba-ndp-lays-out-plans-to-freeze-hydro-rates-commission-bison-statue/feed 0 Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:10:38 +0000 /?p=414370 EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays for housing, the Alberta government has launched the Stop Housing Delays online portal for developers and municipal authorities. Once developers, municipalities and industry partners have submitted their issue using the online form, the government will collect and assess the information provided. […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/alberta-launches-new-online-housing-portal-to-discuss-issues/feed 0 Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet /joc/news/government/2024/11/eby-introduces-a-drastically-reshaped-b-c-ndp-cabinet /joc/news/government/2024/11/eby-introduces-a-drastically-reshaped-b-c-ndp-cabinet#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:11:56 +0000 /?p=414256 VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says “kitchen table” issues in British Columbia will be the focus for his revamped, postelection cabinet that was sworn in on Monday. Eby’s new cabinet, comprising 23 ministers and four ministers of state, features a mix of new and familiar faces elected in last month’s narrow one-seat New Democrat election […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/eby-introduces-a-drastically-reshaped-b-c-ndp-cabinet/feed 0 Vancouver on track to meet provincial housing targets /joc/news/government/2024/11/vancouver-on-track-to-meet-provincial-housing-targets /joc/news/government/2024/11/vancouver-on-track-to-meet-provincial-housing-targets#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:10:23 +0000 /?p=414201 VANCOUVER — Despite challenges such as interest rates, construction costs and labour availability, the City of Vancouver’s development pipeline is on track to deliver a supply of new housing units that meets the provincial housing targets in the full five-year period. The findings were published recently it the city’s first Annual Progress Report PDF file (1.1 MB) on the […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/vancouver-on-track-to-meet-provincial-housing-targets/feed 0 Winnipeg councillor wants to see city’s proposed zoning changes mapped out /joc/news/government/2024/11/winnipeg-councillor-wants-to-see-citys-proposed-zoning-changes-mapped-out /joc/news/government/2024/11/winnipeg-councillor-wants-to-see-citys-proposed-zoning-changes-mapped-out#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:05:00 +0000 /?p=414196 Winnipeg Coun. Brian Mayes wants the city to produce a map that will show where it intends to allow fourplexes up to four-storeys to be built within 800 metres of high frequency transit corridors — but without the usual public hearing. The proposed changes are one of eight initiatives for speeding up development and increasing […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/winnipeg-councillor-wants-to-see-citys-proposed-zoning-changes-mapped-out/feed 0 Ontario invests $13 million in early mineral exploration /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-invests-13-million-in-early-mineral-exploration /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-invests-13-million-in-early-mineral-exploration#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:15:24 +0000 /?p=414187 TIMMINS, ONT. – The Province of Ontario is investing $13 million through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help 84 junior mining companies finance early exploration projects. Launched in 2021, OJEP helps these companies cover eligible costs for critical and precious mineral exploration and development, states a release. Through the fifth round of funding, OJEP […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ontario-invests-13-million-in-early-mineral-exploration/feed 0 Feds announce $25M for green shipping projects in Ontario /dcn/news/government/2024/11/feds-announce-25m-for-green-shipping-projects-in-ontario /dcn/news/government/2024/11/feds-announce-25m-for-green-shipping-projects-in-ontario#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:10:36 +0000 /?p=414181 WINDSOR, ONT. — Up to $25.2 million has been allotted for four projects by the federal government, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. The funding will update current infrastructure, upgrade and construct fuelling infrastructure to support greener fuel use and conduct a […]

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]]> /dcn/news/government/2024/11/feds-announce-25m-for-green-shipping-projects-in-ontario/feed 0 UBC on receiving end of $9M to help 1,500 construction workers with certification /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ubc-on-receiving-end-of-9m-to-help-1500-construction-workers-with-certification /dcn/news/government/2024/11/ubc-on-receiving-end-of-9m-to-help-1500-construction-workers-with-certification#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:32 +0000 /?p=414119 OTTAWA — The Government of ϳԹ has announced it is investing in 1,500 internationally trained professionals to help them join ϳԹ’s skilled trades workforce. More than $9 million in funding will go to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Canadian District (UBC). The investment is being made through the Foreign Credential Recognition […]

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