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Short-term contractions may ease some labour market challenges, but Canada’s construction industry is poised for further growth through 2032

By:Building .caPosted: May 8th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

Canada’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[...]

Canadian Wood Council launches networking program

By:Building .caPosted: May 7th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

Toronto 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[...]

United Brotherhood of Carpenters launches recognition program to combat industry tax fraud

By:Building .caPosted: May 6th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

From 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[...]

Unemployment Rate Increases; ICI Permit Value Remains Steady: OCS

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 15th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

Employment 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[...]

Industry professionals respond to the 2023 Federal Budget

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 4th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

The 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[...]

2023 Federal Budget: Ontario Construction Secretariat

By:Building .caPosted: Apr 1st, 2023In: ConstructionNews

Canada 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[...]

Unprecedented construction needed in B.C. to offset record immigration: Report

By:Building .caPosted: Mar 30th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

VANCOUVER — 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[...]

Ontario budget shows lower projections for new home construction

By:Building .caPosted: Mar 25th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

TORONTO — 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[...]

Inflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pause

By:Building .caPosted: Mar 22nd, 2023In: ConstructionNews

OTTAWA – 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[...]

Ontario government proposes women’s-only washrooms on construction sites

By:Building .caPosted: Mar 18th, 2023In: ConstructionNews

The 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[...]