Government

Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26

CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigatio...

Government , Infrastructure November 21, 2024

City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts...

Government November 21, 2024

Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act

Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent o...

Government November 21, 2024

Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year...

Government November 20, 2024

Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues

EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays...

Government , Technology November 20, 2024

Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says "kitchen table" issues in British Columbia wil...

Government November 19, 2024

Vancouver on track to meet provincial housing targets

VANCOUVER — Despite challenges such as interest rates, construction costs and la...

Government November 19, 2024

Winnipeg councillor wants to see city’s proposed zoning changes mapped out

Winnipeg Coun. Brian Mayes wants the city to produce a map that will show where...

Government November 19, 2024

UBC on receiving end of $9M to help 1,500 construction workers with certification

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has announced it is investing in 1,500 interna...

Government , Labour November 19, 2024

Letter to the Editor: Investment tax credit program amounts to more red tape

  To the Editor: There’s an old adage that if something sounds too good t...

Associations , Government November 18, 2024

Manitoba speech from the throne set for Nov. 19

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will unveil its plans for the year ahead in a...

Government November 18, 2024

Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh appointed president of the FCM

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh has been appointed as the new presiden...

Government November 15, 2024

Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 11 to 15

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news a dam project has wrapped up near...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects November 15, 2024

BC Building Trades honour John Horgan with $45,000 donation to BC Cancer

VANCOUVER — John Horgan is being remembered by BC Building Trades unions and the...

Government November 14, 2024

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shuffles cabinet, creates technology portfolio

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shuffled his cabinet Wednesday, adding thr...

Government November 14, 2024

Manitoba launches ‘Housing Starts Here’ portal to combat housing issues

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s new Housing Starts Here online portal is geared towards si...

Government November 14, 2024

Lytton looking to build new municipal structures in 2025

Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor is looking at 2025 as the year the village starts t...

Government , Infrastructure November 14, 2024

Arbitration privacy versus confidentiality

SOS Marine Inc., a Québec-based maritime service company, was contracted by M/V...

Government November 14, 2024

TruGrp v Karmina follow-up: Returning clarity and certainty to the use of letters of credit to vacate construction liens

In the Ontario Superior Court’s decision of TruGrp v Karmina, 2024 ONSC 2165 (se...

Government November 14, 2024

Union says it will challenge Ottawa’s intervention in B.C. port work stoppages

OTTAWA — The union representing locked-out port workers in British Columbia is p...

Government , Labour November 13, 2024

Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at 65, remembered as tireless advocate for workers

VICTORIA — Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan...

Government November 13, 2024

‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia...

Government , Labour November 12, 2024

Saskatchewan premier names new cabinet with familiar faces in new roles

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, fresh off a challenging election campai...

Government November 12, 2024

Brandon, Fusion Credit Union sign development deal with CIB

BRANDON, MAN. – The City of Brandon and Fusion Credit Union have signed an agree...

Government , Infrastructure November 11, 2024

A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby’s next B.C. cabinet table

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on...

Government November 11, 2024

Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

OTTAWA — The federal government faces a potential loss on the sale of the Trans...

Government , Infrastructure November 11, 2024

Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 4 to 8

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news construction is slated to start on...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour November 8, 2024

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help m...

Government , Infrastructure November 8, 2024

B.C.’s new cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 18

VICTORIA – Preparations are underway for a new B.C. cabinet, re-elected Premier...

Government November 7, 2024

CCA encouraged by amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment, Public Works Acts

CALGARY, ALTA. — Proposed amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Constructio...

Associations , Government November 7, 2024

Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules

OTTAWA — Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in troub...

Government , Labour November 7, 2024

Supplier creditors must be prepared when faced with insolvencies

Financial insolvency can open up a Pandora’s Box of issues for contractors, subc...

Government November 7, 2024

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