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As the economy gradually reopens, the Ontario government is helping people affected by COVID-19 get back to work. The province is investing in Ontario's first Virtual Action Centre, an online counselling and training portal, to support laid off and unemployed hospitality workers, and is helping apprentices by providing grants to purchase tools, protective equipment and clothing for their trade, along with forgiving previous loans to purchase tools. The announcement was made today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

 

The Passive House building standard is gaining popularity in Canada because the standard is applicable to almost any building type or design and is the only internationally recognized, proven, science-based energy standard in construction. The main feature of Passive House construction is the ability to heat and cool buildings better and less expensively without any loss of comfort. These buildings consume up to 90% less energy compared to other conventional methods.