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 relevant news and events, as well as any changes that are being made that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Ontario Building State-of-the-Art Critical Care Tower at Sunnybrook; Bargaining update for residential construction industry in Ontario; CAO Chair Heather Zordel also appointed Chair of Ontario Securities Commission; and more news.

Menkes Fleur Condos, image by UT Forum contributor orchid

Government notices and announcements:

May 2022 Infrastructure Ontario Market Update

City of Toronto raises green performance standards for new development and mandates net-zero GHG emissions for new City-owned buildings

Ontario Building State-of-the-Art Critical Care Tower at Sunnybrook

Acton Optical Receives Town Facade Improvement Grant

Dreaming of building a new deck, a home renovation or an accessory rental unit?

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx: Scarborough Subway Extension tunnel boring machine getting into position to prepare for tunnelling

RESCON: Bargaining update for residential construction industry in Ontario

Mondaq: Avoiding A Special Assessment Nightmare

Mondaq: Bill 109: The More Homes For Everyone Act, 2022 Potential Changes To Land Use Planning In Ontario

CAO: CAO Chair Heather Zordel also appointed Chair of Ontario Securities Commission

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