Federal government launches housing design catalogue initiative
Dec. 13, 2023 – The Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced consultations that will begin in early January 2024 … Read more
Canada
Construction sector sees an increase in employment through November
Dec. 13, 2023 – Statistic Canada’s Labour Force Survey found the employment increased in construction by 16,000 workers, a one … Read more
New federal prompt payment legislation to protect construction workers
Dec. 12, 2023 – Canada’s federal prompt payment legislation has come into effect, as announced by Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of … Read more
B.C. adopts building codes aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility and climate resiliency
B.C. has adopted the British Columbia Building and Fire Codes (BC Codes 2024), which are designed to enhance building safety … Read more
Feds provide funding to implement 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline
Dec. 6, 2023 – The federal government is providing suicide prevention support for people who need it with the introduction … Read more
Government of Canada launches Union-Led Advisory Table
Dec. 6, 2023 – The Government of Canada has launched a Union-Led Advisory Table that will include 15 board members … Read more