New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces funding for houses as Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi listens during a visit to Edmonton, Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised new entity to […]
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Ontario funds free building code course, opposition urges more action on skills gaps
New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick An Ontario college has opened applications to newcomers for a free program intended to address what it describes as a “critical” […]
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Canadian Wood Council Welcomes Federal Investment in Forestry Innovation and Housing Solutions
Image credit: Canadian Wood Council The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) recently welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kelowna, which unveiled a $1.2 billion investment to support Canada’s forest sector and accelerate the […]
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How the fast-food model can help Canada embrace prefab home construction
Mounting a house wall on a prefabricated house. Canada needs to double its housing output—but we won’t get there with stick-built homes, aging crews, and analog systems. Prefab, a type of modular construction, slashes build […]
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Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxide
CarbiCrete’s portfolio of decarbonized masonry and hardscape products including concrete blocks, paving stones, slabs and retaining wall units are seen in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — CarbiCreteChristian Fleury It can be used […]
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