RESCON, industry reps meet with housing minister to discuss housing challenges
VAUGHAN, ONT. – Industry representatives, staff and board members of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), recently held a … Read more
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
WASHINGTON — For weeks, President Donald Trump was promising the world economy would change on Friday with his new tariffs … Read more
Constructors apprehensive as Canada slides into recession: Oxford Economics
Economists with Oxford Economics believe Canada is already in the midst of recession due to the trade war with the … Read more
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United States might not conclude by … Read more
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as economy shows resilience to tariffs
OTTAWA — Signs of resilience in the Canadian economy were enough for the Bank of Canada to leave its benchmark … Read more
Nine-storey rental building on receiving end of $81.5M
TORONTO — The federal government is providing more than $81.5 million through the Apartment Construction Loan Program for the construction of … Read more
Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups
OTTAWA — Business leaders and academics say they hope to see Canada and the U.S. maintain free trade protections for … Read more
Ontario launching $260-million round of funding for skills development
TORONTO — Ontario has opened up applications for a $260-million round of funding to train workers. Labour Minister David Piccini … Read more
Bank of Canada widely expected to hold key rate steady amid trade uncertainty
OTTAWA — Avery Shenfeld doesn’t think the Bank of Canada will cut its benchmark interest rate at its decision on … Read more
Neighbours accuse Toronto builder of gaming system to uproot beloved tree for parking pad
TORONTO — The big, backyard honey locust had a seating area set up under its canopy and a swing hanging … Read more
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects
OTTAWA — A new think-tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments’ sprint to build major infrastructure projects … Read more
Ontario building new bridge and overpass near Port Hope
PORT HOPE, ONT. — The Highway 401 Choate Road Overpass and Ganaraska River Bridge are being replaced as part of Ontario’s … Read more