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Ontario Construction Sector Faces Worker Shortage by 2034

4/1/2025

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Ontario's construction sector will encounter challenges from 2025-2034, with initial slowing in residential growth followed by a later increase due to demand.
Non-residential construction remains robust, peaking in 2027 due to major projects.
Employment in residential construction is projected to rise by 13% by 2034, while non-residential will grow nearly 10%.
Ontario may require 154,100 new workers by 2034, facing a potential shortfall of 52,000 despite recruitment efforts.

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Story summary

Ontario's construction sector will encounter challenges from 2025-2034, with initial slowing in residential growth followed by a later increase due to demand.
Non-residential construction remains robust, peaking in 2027 due to major projects.
Employment in residential construction is projected to rise by 13% by 2034, while non-residential will grow nearly 10%.
Ontario may require 154,100 new workers by 2034, facing a potential shortfall of 52,000 despite recruitment efforts.