QSA's Week in Construction (#3, 2025)

Municipal homelessness agreements; Infrastructure announcements in Ottawa and Vancouver; Climate adaptation funding; Investment in building construction updates; Construction industry challenges.

Start Date: 2025-01-18
End Date: 2025-01-24

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Federal Government Announces Homelessness Support Agreements with Municipalities

The Government of Canada announced agreements with eleven municipalities in Ontario and Saskatchewan to address homelessness. With a total of over $91.5 million in funding, these agreements aim to implement Community Encampment Response Plans, creating new shelter spaces and transitional housing options. The federal government will fund over $88 million for Ontario municipalities and around $8 million for cities in Saskatchewan. The municipal matching of federal funds could influence local construction projects, focusing on expanding housing facilities to accommodate the homeless.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']

Upcoming Infrastructure Announcements in Ottawa and North Vancouver

Infrastructure announcements are scheduled in Ottawa and North Vancouver on January 27, 2025. These events, led by key government officials and local leaders, signal potential new projects that could impact the construction sector. With details yet to be disclosed, industry stakeholders should anticipate changes in urban infrastructure plans, which may affect regional construction activities and resource allocation.