Economic
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Canadian economies are slowing. Carney took another day off the campaign trail today to convene his Canada-U.S. cabinet committee today after a raucous week of White House tarif...
Economic
Toronto construction costs drop but trade wars add risks: Altus Cost Guide
A new report from Altus Group has revealed construction costs have fallen in Tor...
Economic
RLB Q1 crane index reflects North American market’s hesitation to move on projects
TORONTO — Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) first quarter crane index for North Amer...
Economic
BILD reports worst February on record for new home sales in the GTA
TORONTO — Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales have made history, marking t...
Economic
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Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Can...
Economic
Toronto construction costs drop but trade wars add risks: Altus Cost Guide
A new report from Altus Group has revealed construction costs have fallen in Tor...
Economic
RLB Q1 crane index reflects North American market’s hesitation to move on projects
TORONTO — Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) first quarter crane index for North Amer...
Economic
BILD reports worst February on record for new home sales in the GTA
TORONTO — Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales have made history, marking t...
Economic
BREAKING: Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs
TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will provide about $11 billion in relie...
Economic
Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell
OTTAWA — The country's merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billi...
Economic
By the numbers: BuildForce breaks down labour force recruitment, representation
It’s no industry secret that construction has always faced labour challenges and...
Economic
Greater Toronto home sales drop in March amid trade concerns: TRREB
TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell 23.1 per cent in March whi...
Economic
‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles
MONTREAL — The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in...
Economic
Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy
OTTAWA — The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal e...
Economic
BuildForce National Forecast: Boom or bust? Uncertainty reigns supreme for construction amid tariffs
A forecast is a snapshot in time. For the construction industry that lens is no...
Economic
After years of strong construction activity, B.C. shows signs of slowing: BuildForce
B.C. has seen strong construction investment numbers over the years, but now Bui...
Economic
Younger population helps alleviate Alberta labour challenges: BuildForce
According to BuildForce Canada, Alberta is poised for growth across both the res...
Economic
Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "...
Economic
Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative
TORONTO — Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to...
Economic
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
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
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
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
Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy
NEW YORK — Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between...
Economic
Fengate Real Estate president outlines current condo market, pivot to rental
Jaime McKenna is optimistic the residential development industry in Toronto has...
Economic
New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry
OTTAWA — Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced by U.S....
Economic
Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ‘zero comfort’ for industry leaders
OTTAWA — Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into forc...
Economic
New CEO appointed to Saint-Gobain Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Saint-Gobain has announced the appointment of Jean-Claude La...
Economic
Will a feisty federal election wither the Canadian economy?
Mark Carney was elevated to the leadership of the Liberal Party and is the 24th...
Economic
ConstructConnect spring economic webcast provides insight into the future
CINCINNATI — We can’t see the future, but ConstructConnect’s experts come pretty...
Economic
Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed key projects
OTTAWA — A group of energy sector chief executives is calling on the leaders of...
Economic
Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in Feb...
Economic
CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty
OTTAWA — Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year a...
Economic
U.S. uncertainty positions Canada for more mass timber construction
Yo-yo U.S. tariffs and chaotic White House policy clouding the next four years i...
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Poilievre announces more housing reforms on campaign stop in Milton
OTTAWA — In Milton, Ont., on Thursday, Poilievre focused on housing, saying he w...
Government
$50M in provincial funding slated for McMichael Canadian Art Collection expansion project
KLEINBURG, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing up to $50 million over thr...
Projects
The truth about construction costs and union labour: Debunking misleading claims
The Progressive Contractors Association (PCA) has recently shared claims about t...
Associations
TC Energy CEO says Canada can become top LNG supplier to Asia
TORONTO — The chief executive of pipeline operator TC Energy says he believes Ca...
Resource
It’s over: Final ruling in Crown vs. Sudbury case concerning employers’ delegation of worksite control
“Ontario’s construction industry can breathe a sigh of relief,” write Gowling WL...
Government
Good Roads conference highlights: ‘Car bloat,’ transportation design, First Nations involvement
Large pickup truck or SUV owners who attended the recent Good Roads conference i...
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Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won’t change duties on Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on...
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Carney, Poilievre taking their campaigns to the GTA today
OTTAWA — The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Greater Toron...
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