Project Updates

On April 27, 2022, Regional Council approved the following motion:

That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo take the following actions with respect to the implementation of a Community Benefits/Workforce Development Agreement framework as outlined in the report COR-TRY22-28/CSD-EIS-22-01 dated March 30, 2022:

a. Direct staff to pilot Community Benefits/Workforce Development Agreements by including the workforce development requirements described in this report in the upcoming tenders for the construction of the community housing projects at 416 Kingscourt Drive, Waterloo and 82 Wilson, Kitchener; and

b. Approve the inclusion of a cash allowance of up to $100,000 for each tender as an incentive for the successful general contractor to effectively collaborate in the pilot and engage in the required workforce development activities.

Read the complete recommendations report: COR-TRY-22-28/CSD-EIS-22-01 - Community Benefits Procurement Pilot Projects