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May 10: construction eligibility for vaccines begins this week

°Õ³ó±ðÌýGovernment of Ontario has designated the week of May 10 as theÌýfirst weekÌýof COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for construction workers,Ìýas part of its hierarchy for vaccines for essential workers.Ìý°Â´Ç°ù°ì±ð°ù²õÌýare encouraged to register for vaccinesÌýonline for inoculation at mass, hospital or mobile clinics or primary care settings such as their doctor’s office.ÌýÌý

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Teachers invest in Brazil transmissions

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board today announced it has entered intoÌýanÌýagreement with TPG, a global alternative asset firm, to acquire a 100–per–cent interest inÌýEvoltzÌý±Ê²¹°ù³Ù¾±³¦¾±±è²¹Ã§oesÌýS.A.,ÌýanÌýelectricity transmission platform in Brazil.ÌýEvoltzÌýconsists of seven electricity transmission lines that total more than 3,500ÌýkilometresÌýacross 10 states in Brazil.ÌýThe transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.Ìý

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FundsÌýsupport recreational, social infrastructure in P.E.I.

The federal and provincial governmentsÌýthis morning announced spending on active transportation and socialÌýinfrastructure for theÌýAbegweitÌýFirst Nation community of Prince Edward Island.ÌýOneÌýproject includes the construction of several structures to create access toÌýaÌýwaterfront and multi-use trailÌýsystem, andÌýadditional funding will also support the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the development of theÌýEpekwitkÌýMena’taqugÌýCentre set for construction this year inÌýScotchfort.Ìý

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U.S construction employment stalled in April

The Associated General ContractorsÌýof America released U.S. employment data Friday showing constructionÌýemployment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers. Association officials said the industry’s recovery was being hampered by problems getting stable prices and reliable deliveries of key materials, while the pandemic and federal policies were making it harder for firms to find workers to hire.Ìý