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: Request for Proposals Issued to Shortlisted Teams for Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail and Systems; RioCan's 2021 Results Reflect Quality of Portfolio and Tenants; Rise of Omicron has resulted in changes to rules and regulations for employers; and more news.

Edge tower 1 floor 32 in the foreground, M1 and M2 in the background, image by UT Forum contributor bangkok

Government notices and announcements:

Request for Proposals Issued to Shortlisted Teams for Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail and Systems

Q & A: City answers top questions about the planning process

Statement from Mayor David West: Yonge North Subway Extension Progress

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

ULI: A roadmap to effective transit-oriented communities

RESCON: Rise of Omicron has resulted in changes to rules and regulations for employers

RESCON: Builders worried city does not have resources to carry out timely pre-application consultations

TRBT: Time to Get Our Focus on Sensible Solutions to Support Reopening

RioCan: RioCan's 2021 Results Reflect Quality of Portfolio and Tenants

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