B.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housing
VICTORIA — The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan program for builders of affordable housing. Housing Minister David Eby said Thursday the financing will be offered to private developers and community […]
Read More about B.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housingThe Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launch campaign to stop construction industry tax fraud
The Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launched their campaign to stop construction industry tax fraud and end illegal worksites. The council states that tax fraud “cheats hardworking craftspeople out of their rightful pay and benefits and forces […]
Read More about The Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launch campaign to stop construction industry tax fraudFederal government unveils $1.5 billion plan to boost green building
OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna is announcing a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction. The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut pollution while creating jobs, […]
Read More about Federal government unveils $1.5 billion plan to boost green buildingCanada has new ways to pressure Washington over softwood lumber duties: ambassador
VANCOUVER – Canadian officials have new leverage as they urge Washington to negotiate a solution to the long-standing dispute over U.S. duties on softwood lumber, Canada’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday. Kirsten Hillman […]
Read More about Canada has new ways to pressure Washington over softwood lumber duties: ambassadorPomerleau and Factry create a laboratory dedicated to construction
Pomerleau is partnering with Factry, Canada’s first training centre that specializes in developing creative skills, to create the Pomerleau aXLab: a lab dedicated to integrating innovative technology to the construction industry. “With this project, we […]
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