Government

Expectations high as Trudeau Liberals get ready to unveil first pandemic budget

OTTAWA — The Liberals will look to thread an economic needle with Monday's budge...

Economic , Government April 16, 2021

Letter to the Editor: CBA ‘breakfast table’ discussion needs to expose the hard truth

  To the Editor, Re: Credit Union wants CBA debate to be a ‘breakfast tab...

Associations , Government April 16, 2021

B.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housing

VICTORIA—The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan prog...

Government , Projects April 16, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: April 12 to 16

Your top JOC headlines this week feature ConstructConnect Canada president Mark...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects April 16, 2021

First Notice: jobs spike; Saskatchewan housing; home sales surge

  Construction gained 25,300 jobs in March  Employment in Canada increase...

Economic , Government , Labour , Projects April 15, 2021

B.C. invests $45 million in youth employment support

VICTORIA—B.C. officials are pouring $45 million into connecting youth with skill...

Government , Others April 15, 2021

Federal government unveils $1.5 billion plan to boost green building

OTTAWA - Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna is announcing a $1.5-billion...

Government , Infrastructure April 14, 2021

First Notice: SNC-Lavalin gets defense contract; McKenna infrastructure announcement; Provinces collaborate on reactor project

  SNC-Lavalin awarded U.S. defence contract SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. announ...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects April 14, 2021

Alberta proposes trades training changes

CALGARY — Proposed legislation in Alberta is looking to create a more flexible s...

Government , Labour April 14, 2021

British Columbia government looks toward ‘brighter future’ in throne speech

VICTORIA—The British Columbia government looked beyond the COVID-19 pandemic in...

Government April 13, 2021

First Notice: Bird and Stack win award; Saskatchewan youth compete; artificial turf construction

  Bird, Stack win modular award Stack Modular and Bird Construction recen...

Associations , Economic , Government , Labour April 12, 2021

B.C. funds new efforts to advance mass timber buildings

VICTORIA — A dozen mass timber demonstration and research projects will be funde...

Government , Projects April 12, 2021

SCA launches campaign urging government to support local contractors

The Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) has launched a campaign to encou...

Associations , Government April 12, 2021

Credit Union wants CBA debate to be a ‘breakfast table’ issue

The debate over B.C.'s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) policy has been waged...

Government , Projects April 12, 2021

First Notice: Stantec to acquire Engenium; upcoming air quality summit; Schneider’s new BIM tool

  Stantec to acquire Engenium Engineering and design firm Stantec has sig...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S April 9, 2021

Canada has new ways to pressure Washington over softwood lumber duties: ambassador

VANCOUVER — Canadian officials have new leverage as they urge Washington to nego...

Government , Resource , US News April 9, 2021

Tchou-San-Da – here’s my side

  To the Editor,   Letter to the Editor: First-person information a...

Associations , Government April 8, 2021

First Notice: Canadian Solar heads to Japan; Slave Lake biomass project approved; Edmonton Homes for Heroes village begins build

  Canadian Solar launches four projects in Japan   Canadian Solar Inc. an...

Associations , Government , Projects April 7, 2021

BC Supreme Court upholds city policy to preserve rental housing

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The Supreme Court of B.C. has upheld a municipality’s zo...

Government , Projects April 7, 2021

Bigger grant for petrochemical complex should boost Inter Pipeline bid, analyst says

CALGARY — An Alberta government grant that more than doubles its previous commit...

Economic , Government , Projects April 7, 2021

First Notice: ECA hosts mental health seminar; Taiwan Cement goes for carbon neutral; BCCR talks First Nations major projects

  ECA hosts psychological safety webinar The Edmonton Construction Associ...

Associations , Economic , Government , Projects April 6, 2021

B.C. funds $10 million in grants for manufacturers

VICTORIA — Small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses will receive millions...

Economic , Government April 6, 2021

Saskatchewan city plans $25M tribute centre to mark deadly Broncos bus crash

HUMBOLDT, SASK. - A Saskatchewan city says it has a plan to permanently commemor...

Government , Projects April 5, 2021

First Notice: Feds fund Manitoba housing; ABB’s drone based pipeline inspection; CAPP conference Kenney keynote

  Feds fund seniors housing in Manitoba The federal government through th...

Economic , Government , Resource April 5, 2021

Your top JOC headlines: March 29 to April 2

Your top JOC headlines this week cover western and eastern provinces banding tog...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects , Resource April 2, 2021

First Notice: Trans-Canada four-laning; Edmonton compost cancellation; airport hangar wood design

  Edmonton composting facility given cancellation notice  Alberta Environ...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects April 1, 2021

Pattullo Bridge completion pushed back

SURREY, B.C. - B.C. residents will have to wait longer to use the new Pattullo B...

Government , Projects April 1, 2021

First Notice: Gibson enters Suncor agreement; RESAAS hires MZ Group; Alberta asks for OHS CODE input

  Gibson Energy enters agreement with Suncor Gibson Energy Inc announced...

Government , Labour , OH&S , Resource March 31, 2021

Federal cabinet minister hints at inclusive, green infrastructure budget

Federal Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough offered a sneak peek at what the na...

Government , Infrastructure March 31, 2021

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario urge Michigan to reconsider shutting down Line 5

WASHINGTON — Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario are forming a united front in the...

Government , Infrastructure March 31, 2021

First Notice: Alberta coal policy engagement; Calgary closes Bridgeland Place; Seaspan begins science vessel build

  Alberta appoints independent coal committee The government of Alberta h...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects March 30, 2021

B.C. unveils sectoral emissions targets

VICTORIA — B.C. has announced sectoral greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2030 in...

Government , Others March 30, 2021

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