Economic

First Notice: Royal Saskatchewan Museum gallery; Calgary continuing care facility; U.S. associations join forces

  Royal Saskatchewan Museum begins gallery construction  The Royal Saskat...

Associations , Economic , Infrastructure , Projects , US News February 26, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: Total Retail Sales in Canada Monthly

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic February 26, 2021

Vancouver Island permits stay above water despite pandemic challenges

VICTORIA — While some sectors of construction on Vancouver Island continue to st...

Economic , Projects February 26, 2021

Pembina Pipeline posts $1.2 billion loss on petrochemical, LNG project impairments

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. is reporting a $1.2 billion net fourth-quarter...

Economic , Resource , US News February 26, 2021

Altus Group offers glimpse at 2021 and beyond

TORONTO — Altus Group analysts Matthew Boukall and Raymond Wong offered snapshot...

Economic February 26, 2021

Altus Group panellists say office real estate ‘not dead yet’

Canada’s commercial office sector is down but not out, according to a panel of c...

Economic February 26, 2021

Alberta’s budget promises more help for COVID 19 with a hard deficit

EDMONTON - Alberta's COVID-19-era budget made a hard landing Thursday with an $1...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure February 25, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: Total Retail Sales in U.S. Monthly

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News February 25, 2021

First Notice: RBC sees uptick in youth home ownership; RBC ups sustainability; Vancouver enters Olympic Village 99-year lease

  City of Vancouver and VSB enter 99-year lease for Olympic Village site...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects February 25, 2021

Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada and Trend Graph – January 2021

The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Can...

Economic February 25, 2021

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of February 20, 2021

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News February 25, 2021

Nunavut government tables health focused budget, deficit less than predicted

IQALUIT, NUNAVUT — The Nunavut government says its finances aren't as bad as it...

Economic , Government February 25, 2021

Moderate versus Over-heated Inflation as the Fulcrum for Well-Being

The ease with which the U.S. and Canadian economies recover from the coronavirus...

Economic February 24, 2021

First Notice: CMHC to release housing report; Stuhini signs with Natrinova Capital; ancestral remains discovered on Saanich site

  Ancestral human remains discovered on Saanich construction site Saanic...

Economic , Government February 24, 2021

Vaccines and higher oil prices will energize Alberta this year and next

Looking for a classic double whammy? Well, look no further than Alberta. The co...

Economic February 24, 2021

Inter Pipeline urges shareholders to ignore Brookfield bid, wait for review results

CALGARY — A formalized takeover bid for Inter Pipeline Ltd. that matches an info...

Economic February 24, 2021

Keystone XL ‘clarity’ boosts Gibson Energy diluent recovery project, says CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Gibson Energy Inc. says “clarity” about the future of the c...

Economic , Resource , US News February 24, 2021

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: You get what you pay for

Let’s face it. HVAC is a heavy contributor to the global climate problem. Globa...

Economic , Projects February 24, 2021

Brookfield and partners formally launch hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its partners have formally...

Economic February 23, 2021

Kenney says no new taxes as Alberta preps for another tough times pandemic budget

EDMONTON — On Thursday it's budget day in Alberta, a time that will cruelly and...

Economic , Government February 23, 2021

Sale of Heartland Petrochemical Complex one option under review: Inter Pipeline CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Inter Pipeline Ltd. says the Calgary-based company's review...

Economic , Resource February 23, 2021

U.S. & Canadian Economies Lifted by Fervent Swirl of Housing Starts

Residential Permits Set Feverish Pace There are some exciting stories to tell a...

Economic February 22, 2021

Shell to sell Alberta shale oil assets to Crescent Point in $900 million deal

CALGARY — Royal Dutch Shell is further reducing its exposure to the Alberta oilp...

Economic , Resource February 22, 2021

B.C. expands trust for Vancouver Island projects

SAANICH, B.C. — A publicly funded trust in B.C. is expanding to reach more commu...

Economic , Projects February 22, 2021

How and where to apply for government grants for construction companies

There is plenty of government money available for Canadian construction companie...

Economic , Government February 22, 2021

First Notice: Saskatchewan asks for VFPA reform; employers welcome mental health support; upcoming virtual metals and mining conference

  Saskatchewan calls for VFPA representation reform The Government of Sas...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour February 19, 2021

Inter Pipeline reviews options in response to hostile Brookfield takeover bid

CALGARY — Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd. says it has initiated a review of st...

Economic February 19, 2021

TC Energy warns Coastal GasLink pipeline costs up due to pandemic-related shutdown

CALGARY — The CEO of TC Energy Corp. is warning that the cost of its Coastal Gas...

Economic , Infrastructure , Resource February 19, 2021

Teck Resources takes Fort Hills charge, cites higher pandemic costs for Chile project

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. is again writing down part of its stake in the F...

Economic , Resource February 19, 2021

Grants may provide glimmers of hope for construction companies hard hit by COVID

There is lots of government money available to help small- and medium-sized busi...

Economic February 19, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: Feb. 15 to 19

Your top JOC headlines this week cover views from industry stakeholders in Manit...

Economic , Government , Labour , OH&S , Projects February 19, 2021

Soaring Lumber & Steel Prices Confirmed by Latest PPI Results

Soaring lumber and steel prices are all the talk in construction circles these d...

Economic , US News February 18, 2021

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