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Following their election win, Prime Minister Carney's government received congratulations from the Residential Construction Council of Ontario and the Canadian Construction Association. A serious accident has prompted Toronto city council to demand a heavy truck safety plan for a major transit project.

Construction on the new CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre in Ottawa is underway, a massive project bringing much-needed services to kids and youth. And, Toronto's city council made a big decision this week to help boost residential construction.

Gardiner Expressway construction is 15 months ahead of schedule! That’s great news for drivers. And speaking of great news, Guelph's boosting its housing supply with taller buildings, but with a focus on affordable housing

Today we remember those we've lost in workplace accidents, a somber day that also highlights the inspiring safety initiatives underway across the province.

his week's election is shaping up to be huge for the industry, with parties promising millions of new homes and major infrastructure investments. Plus, a recent workplace accident highlights the critical need for better safety training and supervision.

Big changes are coming to housing, with up to 370,000 new units planned in one area alone. Plus, the province is fast-tracking major projects to boost the economy and cut red tape.

Bird Construction just landed a huge $650 million in contracts, from major clean energy projects to much-needed housing for our Canadian Armed Forces. Plus, major changes are coming to the Construction Act, impacting payment rules and dispute resolution.

A major partnership is electrifying the construction industry with new battery technology for compact equipment. And, a city is collaborating with architecture students to address its housing shortage with innovative fourplex designs.

We're kicking things off with a look at the province's housing crunch – a new report shows a huge gap between population growth and new home construction. Then, we'll dive into the controversy surrounding the Ontario Place redevelopment, with a review now underway following some serious allegations.

Welcome to Ontario Construction News daily podcast, Thursday, April 17th, 2025. Today we'll hear about a massive new investment bringing hundreds of jobs to Brantford, and how the province plans to tackle the significant drop in housing starts. Let's get started.