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A sad story from London, Ont. Hopefully new financing can be arranged...
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-builder-placed-in-receivership-major-development-shut-down

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RESCON @_rescon ·

25 Jul

To fill future vacancies we need to attract more immigrants, especially those with specialized skill sets to work in residential construction.

Check out @RESCONprez's latest column in @CREW_Magazine.

https://bit.ly/3RQuzY6

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Monte McNaughton @montemcnaughton ·

2 Aug

Ontario is leading the way in making it easier for immigrants to continue their careers here.

We're speeding up foreign credential recognition and removing unfair Canadian work experience requirements.

To build a stronger Ontario we need all hands on deck. #WorkingForWorkers

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Skills Ontario @skillsontario ·

28 Jul

Thank you @Sflecce for a great visit to the Skills Ontario Summer Camp hosted by @humbercollege!

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Justice_Queen @re_marketwatch ·

10 Jul

Doug Ford is planning to raise immigration and skilled labour shortage issues. Ford is also highlighting labour issues in a statement about his priorities for the meeting, saying more skilled workers are needed to address a “historic labour shortage.”
https://www.cp24.com/mobile/news/ontario-pushes-for-more-immigration-amid-labour-crunch-1.5979933

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