Articles tagged with "Government and Policy"

The expansion project at Carrefour 40-55 is controversial because it plans to destroy wetlands just before municipal elections. Only one of five mayoral candidates supported this project, with two others pledging to stop it. Rushing to start the work before electing new leaders raises democratic concerns.

Mayor Sutcliffe has pledged a historic overhaul of the housing construction process. This initiative originates from the findings of the Housing Innovation Task Force. Their goal is to discover new ways to speed up the building of affordable homes.

Residential electricity rates have increased by 6.6% compared to the previous year as gas prices rise. The price impact varied across different sectors, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This indicates an uneven distribution of price hikes in electricity across various consumer segments.

Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer prioritizes infrastructure upgrades in his re-election campaign, promising a $440M investment in roads, underground networks, and parks. This comes amid a positive first-term record, including reduced service request times and lower violent crime rates. Despite a rise in municipal debt, Boyer highlights sound financial management, noting historically low debt levels are being addressed. Notable achievements include social housing development and major cultural projects.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a Japanese government-related investment body, is focusing on impact-driven infrastructure funds. They are seeking managers who share their commitment and capability to maximize the impactful nature of these investments. This initiative highlights their strategy to support infrastructure projects that deliver tangible societal benefits.

Sault Ste. Marie and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority have formed a partnership to establish a trade corridor linking northern and southern Ontario. This corridor aims to incorporate rail, highway, and marine links with services available for an extended season. It is suggested that the plan will be anchored by new developments to enhance connectivity between these regions.

In the current era of widespread disinformation, the residential construction industry experiences a notable gap between perception and reality concerning the costs associated with housing. A survey by Liaison Strategies highlights misconceptions about how fees and taxes contribute to home prices. This disparity exemplifies the challenge of discerning true costs amid prevalent misinformation. The article seeks to demystify these costs to provide clearer understanding for stakeholders.

The Honoré-Mercier Bridge will close towards Montreal this weekend for paving work, with traffic being rerouted to the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge. The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel will also be closed overnight for modernization. Other infrastructures like Highway 25 and the Quebec Bridge will experience closures or traffic restrictions for similar maintenance. Additionally, the Montreal Marathon will lead to street closures in the area.

The City of Toronto has outlined zoning policies for 25 Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and 95 Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) to increase housing density near transit nodes. This initiative supports the Province’s target of building 285,000 homes by 2031, aided by $471.1 million from the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund. The new policies set minimum height and density standards, require Inclusionary Zoning for affordable units, and focus on sustainable development around transit nodes. Some areas, pending provincial approval, remain on hold due to possible impacts on historic flood plains.

Bechtel has received approval to proceed with a $6.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at the Rio Grande LNG Facility. The project had previously been delayed after an appeals court overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authorization last year. With this green light, Bechtel can move forward with construction and development. This project is expected to have significant implications for the energy sector.

The work on the Laviolette Bridge involves the final installation of the membrane to completely asphalt the structure. This will be carried out over three consecutive weekends. Spokesperson Roxanne Pellerin highlighted this final crucial effort to complete the project.

The Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI) at Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ aims to foster collaboration across the Canadian housing industry to address the housing crisis. Backed by a $3.5 million federal investment, CHI offers an Accelerator to support early-stage housing technologies and a program for industry upskilling. The initiative brings together various stakeholders, including corporations, policymakers, and researchers, to implement real-world housing solutions. Companies like Pakville and Adaptis are already demonstrating innovative uses of recycled materials and AI to improve housing efficiency and sustainability.