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The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: Canada Needs to Ensure Affordable Homeownership is Addressed in the 2021 Budget;, Toronto COVID-19 vaccination updates, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (March 29)
Mayor John Tory kicks off more than $1 billion City of Toronto 2021 construction season
Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (March 27)
Markham: Supporting local economy with extended patio program and small business help
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals Aged 70 and over in Additional Regions
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Metrolinx COVID update for March 26, 2021
Canada Needs to Ensure Affordable Homeownership is Addressed in the 2021 Budget
RE/MAX: Greater Toronto Real Estate Prices Shatter Records in These Areas
SmartCentres Receives TSX Approval to Proceed with Normal Course Issuer Bid
WPT Industrial REIT Contributes $370 Million Portfolio to New Joint Venture
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Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns
