Infrastructure Ontario has released its plan in the June 2025 Market Update, confirming a $200 billion upgrade to expand public infrastructure over the next ten years. The plan covers hospitals, highways, transit systems, and public buildings across the province. It represents one of the largest infrastructure programs in Ontario’s history.
The Ontario infrastructure plan shows that 28 major projects are either in pre-procurement or active procurement. Together, these projects have a combined design and construction value of more than $30 billion. Another 19 projects are still in early planning stages. These include new transit lines, hospitals, courthouses, and other community buildings.
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For the construction sector, this means a steady stream of work over the next decade. General contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, and skilled trades will see new opportunities as these projects move forward. For the public, it promises job growth, faster and safer transit, modern hospitals, and more housing near transit hubs.
The Market Update also highlights smaller-scale projects through Infrastructure Ontario’s Capital Repair Program. Nearly 300 repairs and upgrades are planned at public buildings across the province. These jobs include replacing roofs, updating fire safety systems, and improving heating and cooling. Smaller and mid-sized contractors are expected to benefit from this work, gaining entry points to work with the agency.
Infrastructure Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Communities program is another major part of the plan.
It aims to build up to 340,000 new housing units near transit stations, along with creating about 75,000 skilled trade jobs. The goal is to add more affordable homes, shops, and offices close to subway, GO, and LRT stations, making it easier for people to live and work near reliable transit. With the current housing crisis plaguing major cities like Toronto, this is a welcome sign.
The agency is encouraging builders and consultants to get involved early.
It is using a two-step process that begins with a request for qualifications. This allows companies to show they have the skills and experience needed before the full bid process begins.
Firms can also get feedback on their plans during this early stage. This gives them time to build partnerships and prepare stronger bids before official requests for proposals are issued. In total, the $200 billion program offers a wide range of opportunities for companies of all sizes. With so much on the table, growing companies have the opportunity to deliver the next generation of public infrastructure in Ontario.
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