"With the first month of 2026 under our belts, what the year might have in store for the sector is coming into focus. While EFC's business confidence survey shows some much-needed forward momentum, the OCS shows some workforce cracks in Ontario."
While tariff-related concerns remained, the survey showed a rising optimism across the industry, with 78% of respondents expecting sales growth in 2026; an increase from the previous survey’s 60%.
The OCS' economic outlook shows that unemployed members of Ontario’s construction sector increased by 8,700 people over the month; the weakest employment level for the sector since 2022.
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LG Energy Solution is set to acquire NextStar Energy, a joint venture established between LG and Stellantis in 2022 to build Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.
Open-source charging solutions provider Electric Avenue has introduced its contractor incentive program, designed to support certified contractors in growing their EV charging installation business.
