The overall idea is to consolidate fragmented energy planning into one integrated system that includes electricity, natural gas, hydrogen, and other emerging technologies.

The most alarming finding may be this: housing starts fell to 12,700 units in Q1 2025, a 20 per cent drop from Q4 and the weakest performance since the 2008 financial crisis. The composition of these starts also matters: 80 per cent were multi-unit dwellings, meaning the single-family market has nearly collapsed

The Greenbelt Foundation was registered this past week in-house by Edward McDonnell, its CEO.

“I did mention this to the prime minister… We need partnership with the federal government. There’s more of an impact if we both do it,” he said.

The proposed upgrade to the Orangeville-Barrie corridor will improve reliability in Central Ontario and ensure the system can continue to transfer electricity efficiently between the province’s northern and southern regions.