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After years of strong construction activity, B.C. shows signs of slowing: BuildForce
B.C. has seen strong construction investment numbers over the years, but now Bui...
Economic
Spring storm continues through Ontario and Quebec, bringing heavy rain
TORONTO — Wet and stormy weather is hitting Southern Ontario, with Environment C...
Resource
Younger population helps alleviate Alberta labour challenges: BuildForce
According to BuildForce Canada, Alberta is poised for growth across both the res...
Economic
Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "...
Economic
Carney back on the campaign trail today after making Trump-related detour
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back on the road today after making a det...
Government
Carney’s decision not to repeal Bill C-69 a mistake: ICBA, PCA
EDMONTON — As news of pipelines and energy corridor projects make headlines acro...
Associations
Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative
TORONTO — Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to...
Economic
Ontario to spend $35M to help rebuild Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre
TORONTO — Ontario will spend $35 million to help the Shaw Festival rebuild the R...
Projects
3D concrete printing could be a solution to remote Indigenous housing
Beyond its current application for residential and commercial construction in tr...
Technology
$4.6 billion Atlanta toll road project one of the largest in the United States
Designs are being completed for a $4.6-billion project that entails building and...
US News
Eglinton East LRT project reaches milestone; Crosstown opening date may be in sight
TORONTO — The City of Toronto has announced a major milestone in relation to the...
Infrastructure
Forecast optimistic for all Manitoba construction sectors; Saskatchewan driven by residential
Two of Canada’s prairie provinces are predicted to see growth, albeit in slightl...
Economic
Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and...
Government
State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump’s global trade war escalates
WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "li...
Government
Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible
TORONTO — Ontario is in the path of another spring storm, complete with snow and...
Infrastructure
Siemens invests $150M for new technology centre in Oakville
OAKVILLE, ONT. — Through an $150 million investment Siemens intends to establish...
Projects , Technology
Wolburgh Jenah named interim chair of Hydro One board of directors
TORONTO — Hydro One Limited has announced that Susan Wolburgh Jenah was selected...
Resource
Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in...
Economic
Big-D Midwest breaks ground on Settler’s Ridge apartments
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Big-D Midwest recently announced construction is underway on p...
US News
Québec developer navigates a ‘high wire act’ to meet Zero-Carbon Building certification
A real estate development taking shape in Québec City hopes to be the municipali...
Projects
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom
OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relatio...
Government
Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice storm
ORILLIA, ONT. — Ontario's provincial utility says power has been restored to mor...
Resource
Doug Ford aide-turned Greenbelt lobbyist broke rules, ethics watchdog says
TORONTO — A lobbyist who used to work for Ontario Premier Doug Ford failed to co...
Government
Carney promises homebuilding program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised March 31 to get the federal governm...
Government
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board
TORONTO — The Conference Board of Canada says U.S. tariff pressure will likely m...
Economic
BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors
It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...
Economic
Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains
BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...
Economic
Peel Memorial Hospital expansion breaks ground
BRAMPTON, ONT. — Shovels went into the ground recently, celebrating the start of...
Infrastructure
57 associations launch Construction for Canadians campaign as part of federal election
VANCOUVER — A united national effort has been launched by 57 construction associ...
Associations
EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report
TORONTO — New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make thei...
Projects
Criteria for a successful purchasing department
Much as it is necessary to communicate clearly to purchasing staff what their du...
Government
Canadian GC safety council to ‘set new benchmarks for the industry’
Canada’s leading general contractors have joined forces in an effort to reduce s...