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Forecast optimistic for all Manitoba construction sectors; Saskatchewan driven by residential
Two of Canada’s prairie provinces are predicted to see growth, albeit in slightl...
Economic
Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and...
Government
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "li...
Government
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
TORONTO — Ontario is in the path of another spring storm, complete with snow and...
Infrastructure
Siemens invests $150M for new technology centre in Oakville
OAKVILLE, ONT. — Through an $150 million investment Siemens intends to establish...
Projects , Technology
Wolburgh Jenah named interim chair of Hydro One board of directors
TORONTO — Hydro One Limited has announced that Susan Wolburgh Jenah was selected...
Resource
Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in...
Economic
Big-D Midwest breaks ground on Settler’s Ridge apartments
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Big-D Midwest recently announced construction is underway on p...
US News
Québec developer navigates a ‘high wire act’ to meet Zero-Carbon Building certification
A real estate development taking shape in Québec City hopes to be the municipali...
Projects
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom
OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relatio...
Government
Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm
ORILLIA, ONT. — Ontario's provincial utility says power has been restored to mor...
Resource
Doug Ford aide-turned Greenbelt lobbyist broke rules, ethics watchdog says
TORONTO — A lobbyist who used to work for Ontario Premier Doug Ford failed to co...
Government
Carney promises homebuilding program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised March 31 to get the federal governm...
Government
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board
TORONTO — The Conference Board of Canada says U.S. tariff pressure will likely m...
Economic
BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors
It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...
Economic
Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains
BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...
Economic
Peel Memorial Hospital expansion breaks ground
BRAMPTON, ONT. — Shovels went into the ground recently, celebrating the start of...
Infrastructure
57 associations launch Construction for Canadians campaign as part of federal election
VANCOUVER — A united national effort has been launched by 57 construction associ...
Associations
EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report
TORONTO — New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make thei...
Projects
Criteria for a successful purchasing department
Much as it is necessary to communicate clearly to purchasing staff what their du...
Government
Canadian GC safety council to ‘set new benchmarks for the industry’
Canada’s leading general contractors have joined forces in an effort to reduce s...
OH&S
Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after highrise building’s collapse during earthquake
BANGKOK — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single offic...
OH&S
Hundreds of thousands still without power on third day of spring storm
TORONTO — Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario are still without power...
Resource
Eyes warily turn to next round of U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election
OTTAWA — The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fr...
Government
Some Atlantic provinces relying on residential, others need major projects to thrive: BuildForce
BuildForce Canada has released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Lookin...
Economic
New homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hub being built Oshawa
OSHAWA, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it is building a new Homeles...
Projects
P.E.I. Mr. Plumber owner says women ‘will change the trade, one person at a time’
Business owner Tracy Croucher doesn’t take it personally when customers ask to s...
Labour
Toronto Urban Design Award submissions being accepted
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Toronto...
Projects
DiversiTrade’s Loney a shining example of pride in construction
When electrician Jessica Loney came out as a gender-diverse transwoman in 2019,...
Labour
Union programs and strong supports drawing women to trades
Unions, with their strong sense of inclusion and programs, are drawing in more a...
Labour
Beyond the bridge: The Canadian, U.S. Ports of Entry at the Gordie Howe International Bridge project
WINDSOR, ONT. — While the showstopping Gordie Howe International Bridge may be t...
Infrastructure
UPDATE: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election, says Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehe...