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Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – October 2022
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – October 2022
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in October 2022. Also included is the latest trend graph on starts. This looks at 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories in Canada....
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Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – October 2022
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...
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High inflation, Banner Hiring & Strong Home Starts Will Tighten Monetary Policy
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Canadian economy adds 108,000 jobs in October, unemployment holds steady
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Freeland presents modest mini budget, forecasts first surplus on the horizon
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Feds introduce immigration plan to attract skilled workers
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