Short-term contractions may ease some labour market challenges, but Canada’s construction industry is poised for further growth through 2032
Posted: May 8th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsCanada’s construction sector continues to perform at an elevated level following the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong levels of investments by governments across the country have helped to stimulate the economy, demand for housing remains high, and[...]
Read More about Short-term contractions may ease some labour market challenges, but Canada’s construction industry is poised for further growth through 2032Canadian Wood Council launches networking program
Posted: May 7th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsToronto Public Library’s Scarborough Civic Centre Branch. Photo by ©Ben Rahn/A-Frame The Canadian Wood Council (CWC), an industry association committed to promoting the benefits of using wood in construction and expanding market demand for Canadian[...]
Read More about Canadian Wood Council launches networking programUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters launches recognition program to combat industry tax fraud
Posted: May 6th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsFrom left to right: Adam and Steven Venasse with Local 2486 Representatives, Cameron Deering, Gabe Parent, and Rheal Gelinas, as well as Northeastern Ontario Construction Association Representative, Mark Kivanen Calling attention to the growing problem[...]
Read More about United Brotherhood of Carpenters launches recognition program to combat industry tax fraudUnemployment Rate Increases; ICI Permit Value Remains Steady: OCS
Posted: Apr 15th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsEmployment increased modestly and was accompanied by a stronger increase in the labour force. This resulted in a 2.2% increase in the unemployment rate. This was a relatively large increase and larger than the unemployment[...]
Read More about Unemployment Rate Increases; ICI Permit Value Remains Steady: OCSIndustry professionals respond to the 2023 Federal Budget
Posted: Apr 4th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsThe Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), Pembina Institute, Canada’s Building Trades Unions, and RESCON have issued the following statements in response to the federal government’s Budget 2023: According to the[...]
Read More about Industry professionals respond to the 2023 Federal Budget2023 Federal Budget: Ontario Construction Secretariat
Posted: Apr 1st, 2023In: ConstructionNewsCanada rebounded quickly from the pandemic, and in 2022 it was the fastest growing economy in the G7. This was due to government support, strong population growth (highest in the G7), and resilient household and[...]
Read More about 2023 Federal Budget: Ontario Construction SecretariatUnprecedented construction needed in B.C. to offset record immigration: Report
Posted: Mar 30th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsVANCOUVER — Home construction in British Columbia will need to rise to unprecedented levels to offset the impact of record immigration on the housing market, the B.C. Real Estate Association said in a new report[...]
Read More about Unprecedented construction needed in B.C. to offset record immigration: ReportOntario budget shows lower projections for new home construction
Posted: Mar 25th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsTORONTO — Projections in Ontario’s budget for housing starts show the province’s target to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years slipping further out of reach with each passing year. Nearly 100,000 homes were built[...]
Read More about Ontario budget shows lower projections for new home constructionInflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pause
Posted: Mar 22nd, 2023In: ConstructionNewsOTTAWA – Canada’s annual inflation rate continued to slow last month, reaffirming the central bank’s decision to hold its key interest rate steady. In its latest consumer price index report released Tuesday, Statistics Canada said the country’s inflation rate[...]
Read More about Inflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pauseOntario government proposes women’s-only washrooms on construction sites
Posted: Mar 18th, 2023In: ConstructionNewsThe Ontario government is proposing changes to require cleaner bathroom facilities, and women’s-only washrooms on construction sites. According to the government, there are nearly 600,000 construction workers in Ontario, but only one in 10 are[...]
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