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Removing GST and HST on all new housing would stir the market
Ontario builders appreciate that the federal government has taken steps to cut s...
Economic
Budget watchdog says he’s in the dark on Ottawa’s fiscal targets
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said he can't properly assess whether...
Government
Beaverton modular housing project takes inspiration from Scandinavian cottage
BEAVERTON, ONT. — A key design driver behind a new modular affordable housing pr...
Projects
Up to 4.8 million new homes needed over next decade to restore affordability: CMHC
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says up to 4.8 million new homes will...
Economic
Texas stops providing new funding for border wall construction
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas has stopped putting new money toward building a U.S.-Mexic...
US News
New $150M residential project launches in Montreal’s Saint-Michel District
MONTREAL — Groupe HD, in partnership with Kastello Immobilier and CPD Immobilier...
Projects
Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war: Port of Montreal
MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. t...
Economic
Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries wit...
Government
Rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches begins at Juneteenth ceremony
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. — A ceremonial groundbreaking is being held today for the rebu...
US News
Carney’s contentious major projects bill clears committee
OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More...
Government
Doug Ford says he treats First Nations ‘like gold’ but they ‘keep coming hat in hand’
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations wha...
Government
950 King: Rejuvenating the Palace Arms Hotel, providing rental housing
TORONTO – A heritage commemoration project in downtown Toronto is slated to prov...
Projects
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalize...
US News
Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey
TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still copin...
Economic
No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says
TORONTO — A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the aut...
Government
COCA honours stalwarts with 50th anniversary awards
The Council of Ontario Construction Associations has presented special 50th anni...
Associations
Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — A 12-part documentary is launching in July that highlights...
US News
Carney guided the G7 through the ‘diplomatic Rockies,’ says expert
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting...
Government
East Harbour Transit Hub bustling with construction activity
TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially started construction on the East...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Construction tender awarded for new animal centre in Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD, ONT. – A tender has been awarded to Bertram Construction for the bu...
Projects
N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvals
HALIFAX -Â Nova Scotia's government is streamlining the approval process for pot...
Government , Infrastructure , Resource
The stunning 21st century transformation of London’s historic Kings Cross
Kings Cross in central London is one the best known areas of Britain. With a 20...
Projects
City of Toronto breaks ground on net-zero aquatic facility in North York
TORONTO - Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and other representatives were on hand recen...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Ontario announces millions in funding for various community, recreation centre upgrades
LOYALIST TOWNSHIP, ONT. — The Ontario government has made numerous announcements...
Government , Projects
Monitoring government inventory levels for savings
As a rule, governments have tended to maintain large quantities of inventory bec...
Government
Ground breaks for new $71M Oakville high school
To support current and projected student enrolment growth in north Oakville, the...
Infrastructure
NASA’s Exploration Park launches new era for Johnson Space Center
The significance of Exploration Park, NASA’s new 240-acre development near the J...
US News
Some 30 per cent more Quebec homes to be in flood zones when new mapping takes effect
MONTREAL — The number of Quebec homes located in flood zones will likely increas...
Government
Ontario looks to hydrogen energy for economic growth
ETOBICOKE – The Ontario government has announced it plans to expand the province...
Resource
Wings’ move to downtown Dallas postponed at least a year by construction delays
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings' move to a renovated downtown arena has been postponed...
US News
Carney says Trump wants to reach economic, security deal with Canada within 30 days
KANANASKIS - The U.S. and Canada have agreed to reach a deal on a new economic a...
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Canada’s answer to perilous economic times is nation-building construction
Not surprisingly, due to the new stiff tariff penalties being imposed on most Ca...