Monday, March 30, 2026
Ontario budget 2026 includes infrastructure spending, but few details
The Government of Ontario tabled its 2026 Budget, which includes a balanced budget being pushed back and committing more than $200 billion over 10 years…
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Province plans to take control of Billy Bishop Airport expansion
The Government of Ontario announced it will take ownership of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport and the city-owned lands at the facility, moving to…
Construction of Berens River Bridge begins, completion expected in 2028
The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority, Pikangikum First Nation and the Government of Canada, has begun construction…
Hydro One to build new transmission line between Sudbury and Barrie
The Government of Ontario announced it has directed the Ontario Energy Board to designate Hydro One to develop and construct a new priority transmission line…
Ontario marks opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT – Line 5
The Government of Ontario marked the official opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, with the new transit line beginning operation…
Ontario to spend 46% of 10-year capital plan in the first three years: FAO
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released a report that reviews the Government of Ontario’s (the Province’s) 10‑year infrastructure spending plan (the capital plan) in the…
Ontario designates Hydro One to build the Greenstone Transmission Line
The Government of Ontario has directed the Ontario Energy Board to designate Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) to develop and construct a new priority…
CBTU harmonizes national safety certification standards
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) and the Government of Ontario announced a collaborative effort to harmonize national safety standards for construction workers by adopting best practices…
Province approves building of new underwater Toronto transmission line
The Government of Ontario announced it has approved the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near…
Ontarians skeptical of Highway 401 tunnel expansion project: poll
A new poll finds significant public opposition to the provincial government’s proposal to build a tunnel under Highway 401, with a majority of Ontarians favoring…
Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation Sign agreement to unlock the Ring of Fire
The Government of Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation signed a Community Partnership Agreement that will accelerate development of the all-season Marten Falls Community Access Road (MFCAR).…
Guide offers recommendations for public owners to deliver infrastructure projects
The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its first Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, a resource developed by leaders from…
Building Ontario Fund investing $83M to support student housing at TMU
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing approximately $83 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to create a new, multi-phased student housing development…
Ontario completes widening of Highway 11/17 near Thunder Bay
The Government of Ontario announced that major construction to widen two sections of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon has been completed, marking…
Ontario launches feasibility study to build East-West pipeline and energy corridor
The Government of Ontario has awarded a contract to complete a feasibility study to establish a new Canadian East-West pipeline and energy corridor. The study…
Ontario and Webequie First Nation sign agreement to unlock the Ring of Fire
The Government of Ontarion announced it has signed a Community Partnership Agreement with Webequie First Nation that will unlock economic development and speed up all-seasons road…
PowerCo begins construction on Canada’s largest EV battery plant in St. Thomas
The Government of Ontario and PowerCo Canada marked a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to…
Latest Market Update from Infrastructure Ontario highlights $30B in project value
Infrastructure Ontario released its latest Market Update, listing 25 major projects in pre- and active procurement, totalling more than $30 billion in estimated design and construction costs. The…
Final testing complete on Finch West LRT
The Government Ontario and Metrolinx announced that Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) has been completed. With the final…
Province reaches land deal with CN to expand Kitchener GO service
The Government of Ontario has reached an Agreement-in-Principle with CN Rail to purchase land to construct dedicated GO tracks on the Kitchener Line. “Today, we’re…
Ontario to fund new hospital and expansion of LTC home in Kenora
The Government of Ontario announced an investment of $50 million to support planning for the new Lake of the Woods District Hospital. The province also…
Ontario partners with Toronto and Habitat for Humanity to build modular homes
The Government of Ontario is partnering with the City of Toronto and Habitat for Humanity GTA to build 33 modular homes in a six-storey condominium building at 355 Coxwell…
Province to invest $8M to upgrade Alexander Community Centre in Ottawa
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing more than $8 million to support upgrades to Ottawa’s Alexander Community Centre, including the construction of a…
Province invests $12M to build and upgrade community centres in Eastern Ontario
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing $12.2 million to build community infrastructure in eastern Ontario. This investment will support the construction of the…