The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on the 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: More than 70 per cent of Toronto adults are now fully vaccinated, Mayor John Tory announces Live Music on Patios Pilot to support local musicians and restaurants, and more news from the COVID-19 front.

Construction at The Well in Downtown Toronto, image by Forum contributor AHK

Government notices and announcements: 

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (July 30)

Mayor John Tory announces Live Music on Patios Pilot to support local musicians and restaurants

City of Toronto to receive $132 million from the Government of Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative to build a minimum of 233 new affordable and supportive homes

Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update (July 29)

More than 70 per cent of Toronto adults are now fully vaccinated

Markham announces plan to safely reopen select facilities and programs

Ontario Investing in New Resources for Construction Sector

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market worth USD 61.37 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 19.45% - Report by Market Research Future (MRFR)

2021 ULI Fall Meeting

Canfor Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2021

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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.