Ontario Construction Secretariat

📊 New Bulletin: ICI Investment Eases in April While Industrial Activity Picks Up

Ontario's investment in industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) building construction totaled $2.85 billion in April 2026, with overall spending easing slightly compared to both March 2026 and April 2025.

Commercial construction continued to represent the largest share of investment, while industrial and institutional spending posted month-over-month gains. Office buildings, schools, and warehouses remained the leading building types by investment.

Read the full bulletin for the latest insights into Ontario's ICI construction market: https://iciconstruction.com/2026/06/30/jun302026_ecoupdate/

🔨 Ontario's construction labour market strengthened in May:

✔️ +22,600 jobs compared to April
✔️ Lower unemployment rate
✔️ Employment remains above 2025 levels
✔️ Growing participation among women
✔️ Continued growth in workers aged 55+

As summer construction activity increases, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled workers remains essential. 🔗https://iciconstruction.com/2026/06/10/jun102026_ecoupdate/

June 10, 2026: Construction Employment Picks Up Ahead of Summer 2026 | Ontario Construction Secretariat June 10, 2026: Construction Employment Picks Up Ahead of Summer 2026 June 10, 2026 SUMMARY Ontario’s construction labour market strengthened in May as employment increased and the unemployment rate declined. Total employment rose by approximately 22,600 compared to April and remains above last yea...