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This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto.
In today's report: Mandatory vaccination policy takes effect for GO train crews; Ontario Names Chair and Members of Housing Affordability Task Force; Ontario Supports Future Development of New Homes in Guelph; and more news:
Government notices and announcements:
Better Transit for Everyone: MiWay Launches Customer Charter
Ontario Helping People Start Careers in Home-Building
Ontario Names Chair and Members of Housing Affordability Task Force
Ontario Appoints Housing Affordability Task Force
Ontario Supports Future Development of New Homes in Guelph
City of Toronto launches new online submission tool for development applications
First COVID-19 cases confirmed with the Omicron variant identified in Toronto
Since 2010, Vaughan has received more than $119 million for critical infrastructure
Town Announces Improvements to Specialized Transit Services
Town launches new online business licence application
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
RE/MAX: Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected to Rise 9.2% in 2022
Metrolinx: Mandatory vaccination policy takes effect for GO train crews
Metrolinx: What is SmartTrack and how will it improve GO service in Toronto neighbourhoods?
Mondaq: Real Estate And Open-ended Funds: Latest Trends
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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.
