Economic
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp valleys of oil and gas prices, are once again plunging deep into deficit, with no immediate relief in sight. Finance Minister Nate Horner introduced a budget Thursday that p...
Economic
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond...
Economic
Tariffs could force ‘rebalancing away’ from U.S. for oil exports: Cenovus
CALGARY, ALTA. — The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy won't affect plan...
Economic
Trump eyeing spring start for lumber tariffs; could new levy stack on current one?
OTTAWA — The list of potential American tariffs that could affect Canada grew We...
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From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp...
Economic
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond...
Economic
Tariffs could force ‘rebalancing away’ from U.S. for oil exports: Cenovus
CALGARY, ALTA. — The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy won't affect plan...
Economic
Trump eyeing spring start for lumber tariffs; could new levy stack on current one?
OTTAWA — The list of potential American tariffs that could affect Canada grew We...
Economic
Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9 per cen...
Economic , Government
EU Commission vows to react firmly and immediately to Trump’s tariffs
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive branch on Friday vowed to “take firm a...
Economic
Calgary residential permit applications showed strong growth in 2024
CALGARY, ALTA. — The City of Calgary processed a record number of building permi...
Economic
White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's planned 25 per cent tariffs on steel...
Economic
Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump’s tariff threats, leaders say
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs rattle Canadian investors, the...
Economic
Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report
OTTAWA — Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities tha...
Economic
Canada’s business groups call for government action against steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada's business advocacy groups are calling for government action fol...
Economic
Threat of US-Canada Trade War Remains – Legendary Canadian Economist Weighs In
On Monday, February 3rd, President Trump said that he would postpone taking extr...
Economic
Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up
VANCOUVER — The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose ag...
Economic
Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan
OTTAWA — Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened in December as overall exp...
Economic
CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sale...
Economic
Tariffs and the outlook for the construction economy
The construction industry is on alert as the Donald Trump administration’s recen...
Economic
Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings
OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared with 2023, with busi...
Economic
U.S. demand for electricity drives construction, risks remain
Today, everyone’s appreciation and enjoyment of life hinge on electricity’s low...
Economic
Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy
OTTAWA — Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. Presiden...
Economic
Canadian steel, aluminium associations react to ‘disruptive’ tariffs
TORONTO — Canada’s steel and aluminium associations have both released statement...
Economic
Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump’s incoming tariffs
TORONTO — Corporate Canada and a slew of industries fuelling the country’s econo...
Economic
Multi-family builder sentiment lowest since early 2021 across Canada: CHBA
OTTAWA — Poor selling conditions are leading to a further decline in the sentime...
Economic
FNBDA, BC Construction Association sign MOU to advance economic reconciliation
VANCOUVER — The BC First Nations Business Development Association (FNBDA) and th...
Economic
Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG
TORONTO — The vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar...
Economic
Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief
VANCOUVER — Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariffs on C...
Economic
Conference Board of Canada sees 1.5% growth this year as tariff uncertainty weighs
OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the domestic economy will...
Economic
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boost...
Economic
Government of Alberta states province ‘shatters’ housing records in 2024
EDMONTON — According to the Alberta government, year-end data from the Canada Mo...
Economic
BMO poll says 63% express recession concerns, 48% believe economy will weaken
TORONTO — As tariff threats loom, a new Bank of Montreal survey finds 63 per cen...
Economic
RJC Engineers announces three new principals, four new associates
VANCOUVER — RJC Engineers is adding to its leadership roster with three new prin...
Economic
CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up two per cent from 2023
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing star...
Economic
Canadians watching to see if Donald Trump follows through on tariff threat
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a massive age...
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Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing, housing minister disappointed
VANCOUVER — Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily...
Government
Port Coquitlam’s third pothole blitz kicks off March 4 to 6
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Some bumpy roads are about to get fixed. The City of Por...
Infrastructure
Construction underway on La Crete Maternity and Community Health Centre
LA CRETE, ALTA. — Work is progressing on the new La Crete Maternity and Communit...
Projects
Canadian Concrete Expo speaker describes ‘next generation’ of precast wall panels
Using less concrete and more insulation to reduce energy use, the “next generati...
Resource
Manitoba prosecutors take second look, say no charges coming in construction project
WINNIPEG — Manitoba prosecutors have decided, for a second time, to not pursue c...
Government
B.C. looks at ‘coalition of willing’ to expand trade within Canada, premier says
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says provinces and territories "ne...
Government
White House says tariffs moving forward but there’s still room for negotiation
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said again Wednesday he plans to hit Ca...
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Mattamy Homes commits $250,000 to NAIT, SAIT for skilled trades initiatives
CALGARY, ALTA. — Homebuilder Mattamy Homes has announced a $250,000 contribution...
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