The Ontario Glass and Metal Association is protesting the Ontario government’s award of a major facade contract to an American glazier. Full release below…
On June 13, 2025, we submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford and the Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, raising serious concerns about the awarding of a $140 million façade contract at the new Trillium Health Partners “M” Hospital project to Permasteelisa/Benson—a U.S.-owned firm reportedly planning to manufacture the façade in Mexico.
As of today, we have not received any response from the Ontario government. We believe this issue is of significant public interest and importance, given the use of taxpayer dollars, the implications for Ontario jobs, and the broader economic impact of awarding such large infrastructure contracts to foreign-owned companies.
Ontario companies are fully capable of delivering this project to world-class standards. Yet, under the current arrangement, the economic benefits — including skilled jobs and local manufacturing —will be lost to jurisdictions outside Canada.
We are urging the Government of Ontario to:
- Reassess the contract award and initiate a fair, competitive procurement process prioritizing Ontario-based contractors.
- Rescind invitations to foreign firms for similar upcoming public infrastructure projects, such as the Ottawa Civic Hospital project, to ensure alignment with Ontario’s economic and employment goals.