The Province of Ontario is investing in research, education and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in new homes and taller buildings through the new Mass Timber Program. This program is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province’s carbon market.
A sectional perspective of The Arbour. Photo via Moriyama & Teshima Architects.
Providing $3.15 million for research and development of the next generation of mass timber building systems, the provincial program is partnering with:

The Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-economy (CRIBE) to manufacture innovative wood building products and systems
National Research Council to develop a mass timber connection testing guide, and to study the climate resilience of tall wood buildings FPInnovations to support the application of Ontario’s Tall Wood Building Reference with industry and to conduct research for several mass timber building products.

Mass Timber Skills Development and Training
The Mass Timber Program is providing $2.2 million to support specialized training for architects, engineers, designers, builders, educators and the trades by partnering with:

The College of Carpenters and Allied Trades and the Carpenters Union to develop and deliver an innovative wood building and connection system training module
Design Build Research to develop the Timber Online Education (TOE) institute for a global community of experts...