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Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Ontario — 45 stories and counting.

IKO Breaks Ground on $45M Insulation Plant in Brantford, Ontario

IKO North America has started construction on a $45 million XPS insulation plant in Brantford, Ontario, with bidding still open for some trade packages, Daily Commercial News reports.

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Industry

Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Route Unveiled: What Subs Should Know

Premiers Smith and Ford have unveiled a proposed 3,300-km west-east crude pipeline route from Hardisty to Sarnia, a project that could generate years of pipeline construction work across four provinces.

Jul 6, 2026

Editorial image: industry general - Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Route Unveiled: What Subs Should Know

Workforce

Ontario's New Type 2 Hard Hat Rule: What Contractors Need to Know Before 2027

Ontario will require side-impact-rated Type 2 hard hats on construction sites starting July 1, 2027. Daily Commercial News details the new hazard assessment, training, and procurement requirements employers must meet.

Jul 4, 2026

Industry

Ontario Death Review Flags Worker Experience, Manual Misuse as Top Risks

Ontario's second Construction Death Review found worker inexperience and misuse of manufacturer instructions were significant factors in 44 construction deaths, prompting 14 new safety recommendations.

Jul 4, 2026

Industry

Canada's Top 10 Pre-Bid Tunnel and Bridge Projects Ranked by Value, June 2026

ConstructConnect has ranked Canada's top 10 pre-bid tunnel and bridge projects by value as of June 30, 2026, led by Ontario's Highway 413 corridor at $6 billion CAD. Here's what heavy civil subcontractors should know.

Jun 30, 2026

Compliance

Ontario Roofing Contractor Fined $100K After Worker Falls 22 Feet From Roof

Moffat Bros. Roofing Ltd. of Cobourg, Ontario was fined $100,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries in a 2023 fall, highlighting the long-term liability risk facing roofing subcontractors.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Slack tether, exposed roofline - Ontario Roofing Contractor Fined $100K After Worker Falls 22 Feet From Roof

Industry

Mississauga Deploying $170M Across 30+ Projects in 2026 Construction Season

The City of Mississauga is spending over $170 million on transportation and stormwater projects this season, with more than 30 new contracts covering road widening, bridge repairs, flood protection, and cycle infrastructure.

Jun 27, 2026

Editorial image: Municipal road widening at dusk - Mississauga Deploying $170M Across 30+ Projects in 2026 Construction Season

Industry

Webequie First Nation Breaks Ground on 107-Kilometre Ring of Fire Supply Road

Construction has officially started on the Webequie Supply Road in northern Ontario, a 107-kilometre corridor into the Ring of Fire mining region that signals years of remote civil and infrastructure subcontracting work ahead.

Jun 26, 2026

Editorial image: Remote boreal road corridor dusk - Webequie First Nation Breaks Ground on 107-Kilometre Ring of Fire Supply Road

Industry

Canada Moves to Fast-Track Three Major Infrastructure Projects Under Building Canada Act

Canada's government has initiated the formal listing process for three major projects under the Building Canada Act, signaling accelerated federal approvals for highway, port, and nuclear waste storage infrastructure.

Jun 24, 2026

Editorial image: Remote northern highway approval - Canada Moves to Fast-Track Three Major Infrastructure Projects Under Building Canada Act

Compliance

Brampton Construction Fatality Puts Excavation Safety Back in the Spotlight

A worker died Monday after falling into a construction hole in Brampton, Ontario, prompting a Ministry of Labour investigation and renewed scrutiny of excavation guarding on job sites.

Jun 23, 2026

Editorial image: Excavation edge, dawn safety failure - Brampton Construction Fatality Puts Excavation Safety Back in the Spotlight

Industry

Gordie Howe Bridge Sits Finished but Unopened as Federal Officials Stay Silent

The $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is fully built but remains closed after a ribbon-cutting was abruptly canceled, with no public explanation from U.S. federal agencies.

Jun 22, 2026

Industry

Velan Inc. to Build Durham Region Plant for SMR Valve Components

Canadian valve manufacturer Velan Inc. plans a new manufacturing facility in Durham Region, Ontario, to supply critical safety components for BWRX-300 small modular reactor projects in Europe.

Jun 22, 2026

Industry

Canada Plans Up to 10 New Nuclear Reactors in $100 Billion-Plus Build Program

Canada's new national nuclear strategy targets up to 10 new reactors over 15 years, construction starting by 2035, with projected costs exceeding $100 billion and 90,000 existing sector jobs expected to double.

Jun 22, 2026

Editorial image: Nuclear plant construction at night - Canada Plans Up to 10 New Nuclear Reactors in $100 Billion-Plus Build Program

Industry

Infrastructure Ontario's June Market Update Covers 24 Projects Worth More Than $25 Billion

Infrastructure Ontario's June Market Update lists 24 projects in pre-procurement and active procurement, totaling more than $25 billion in design and construction value, signaling a significant pipeline for Ontario subcontractors.

Jun 22, 2026

Editorial image: Institutional construction site activity - Infrastructure Ontario's June Market Update Covers 24 Projects Worth More Than $25 Billion

Industry

Schneider Electric Canada Wins Electrical and Automation Package for Ontario Line South

Schneider Electric Canada has been selected by Ontario Transit Group to supply switchgear, energy management systems, and tunnel ventilation automation for the Ontario Line South project in Toronto, targeting a 2030 completion.

Jun 19, 2026

Editorial image: Night tunnel transit construction - Schneider Electric Canada Wins Electrical and Automation Package for Ontario Line South

Industry

Ontario Roofing Director Fined Personally After Worker Falls 11 Feet from Unsecured Ladder

A Georgian Bluffs roofing contractor and its director face combined fines of $145,000 after a worker was critically injured falling from an unsecured ladder on a Mount Forest jobsite. The case highlights personal liability for company officers under Ontario's safety laws.

Jun 19, 2026

Workforce

Ontario Begins Resurfacing 16.8 km of Highway 17 Near Echo Bay

Ontario crews have started rehabilitating a key stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway near Echo Bay, including bridge replacements and culvert work across two separate contracts.

Jun 18, 2026

Industry

Canada's Construction Pipeline Up 14% in June, Led by Government and Civil Sectors

ConstructConnect's June 2026 Expansion Index shows Canadian ideated construction investment rose 14% year-over-year, with seven of nine provinces and sectors posting growth — a positive signal for subcontract work ahead.

Jun 18, 2026

Editorial image: Preconstruction blueprints at dawn - Canada's Construction Pipeline Up 14% in June, Led by Government and Civil Sectors

Industry

Hydro One Files for Approval on $430M Ontario Transmission Line Targeting 2029 In-Service Date

Hydro One has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to build a 55-kilometre, 230-kilovolt transmission line between Clarington and Peterborough County, representing a $430 million construction opportunity for utility subcontractors.

Jun 18, 2026

Editorial image: Transmission corridor through Ontario wilderness - Hydro One Files for Approval on $430M Ontario Transmission Line Targeting 2029 In-Service Date

Industry

Toronto Pearson Launches $3B Decade-Long Overhaul Targeting 65 Million Passengers

Toronto Pearson International Airport has broken ground on a $3 billion, decade-long infrastructure overhaul that includes airfield upgrades, 30 kilometres of baggage system improvements, and expanded capacity for airlines and cargo operators.

Jun 17, 2026

Editorial image: Airport baggage system overhaul - Toronto Pearson Launches $3B Decade-Long Overhaul Targeting 65 Million Passengers

Industry

Ontario Approves 640 MW of Battery Storage Across Three New Projects

Ontario's grid operator has procured 640 megawatts of new battery storage capacity through three large projects, signaling a significant wave of electrical construction work across the province.

Jun 17, 2026

Editorial image: Grid-scale battery storage night - Ontario Approves 640 MW of Battery Storage Across Three New Projects

Industry

CanLift Adds 180 Machines to Ontario Fleet in Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion

CanLift Equipment has expanded its Ontario fleet by more than 180 machines, including JLG lifts, Jekko mini cranes, and Heli forklifts, to meet growing construction demand across the province.

Jun 17, 2026

Industry

Ontario Adds $7.8M to Inactive Well Cleanup Fund, Bringing 2026 Total to $10.8M

Ontario's latest $7.8 million investment in legacy oil and gas well abandonment brings this year's total to $10.8 million, opening plugging and reclamation contract opportunities for field service companies in southwestern Ontario.

Jun 15, 2026

Editorial image: Legacy well remediation at dusk - Ontario Adds $7.8M to Inactive Well Cleanup Fund, Bringing 2026 Total to $10.8M

Industry

Niagara Region Awards $6.78M Contract to Replace 59-Year-Old J.R. Stork Bridge in St. Catharines

Niagara Region has awarded a $6.78 million contract to replace the aging J.R. Stork Bridge on Martindale Road in St. Catharines, Ontario, with construction running through December 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

Editorial image: Bridge replacement, midday demolition - Niagara Region Awards $6.78M Contract to Replace 59-Year-Old J.R. Stork Bridge in St. Catharines

Industry

Sarnia Firm Fined $90,000 After Hydrogen Explosion Injured Three Workers

AlumaPower Corporation pleaded guilty and was fined $90,000 following a 2023 explosion at its Sarnia facility that injured three workers testing experimental electricity-generating equipment.

Jun 10, 2026

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