Greater access to low-cost indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors may create new scrutiny for facility management teams.

The Ontario government is proposing to open up a new financing option for energy and water efficiency upgrades in commercial and multifamily buildings.

A crop of new barrier-free facilities are championing the lived experience of people with disabilities through flexible lay-outs and sensory-conscious spaces.

Tourism promoters recently pitched Canada as a destination for investment returns at MIPIM, the international gathering of property professionals occurring annually in Cannes, France.

Ontario-based workers can now track their exposure to 11 hazardous substances through Canada’s first-ever occupational exposure registry (OER). The province’s newly launched online portal is

Women are significantly underrepresented in the skilled trades sector, which directly limits the pool of qualified workers that the facilities management industry depends on.

The Waterworks combines community needs and practical development goals, while breaking down socio-economic barriers.

The facility management industry is preparing for higher workloads, modest budget growth and a more deliberate approach to staffing and project risk over the next year.

Accessibility is frequently sidelined during building and public-space design, with key features added long after construction is completed. This approach reinforces the notion that such

Indigenous participation in Ontario’s economy is vital for advancing both community prosperity and broader business growth. Yet many Indigenous people face persistent barriers to education and employment.

Facility managers are often integrated into capital projects during the commissioning or post-occupancy phases, after critical decisions affecting long-term operations have been made.

As church congregations dwindle across Canada and the cost to maintain their faith-built spaces increases, ideas abound for how to repurpose these buildings into potential

Starting July 1, 2025, a new requirement will be enforced for all employers in the province of Ontario. Adopted as part of Bill 190 –

Sourcing the right technology is becoming increasingly crucial for facility managers who oversee understaffed teams while facing more work orders.

Facility management professionals are preparing action plans in light of potential tariff impacts and sharing how the situation is creating unity within the sector.

The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will impact facility management across North America.

The global population of humans living to 100 and older is predicted to increase to nearly 3.7 million by 2050, but current institutions and policies are unprepared for this growing life expectancy.