Canada’s economy contracts in May even as some sectors rebound from tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy contracted for a second straight month in May even as some sectors held up in the … Read more
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Construction on $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September
WASHINGTON — The White House announced recently construction on a $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready … Read more
First Nation makes equity investment in Chatham to Lakeshore transmission line
LEAMINGTON, ONT. — Caldwell First Nation has announced it has made an equity investment in the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission … Read more
Toronto study argues for getting Canadian mass transit costs back on track
A recent study by the University of Toronto’s School of Cities says the cost of building new transit infrastructure in … Read more
Province invests more than $26M in northeastern, northwestern rec projects
SUDBURY, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing more than $26 million towards various recreational projects in both the northeastern … Read more
Province to appeal after Ontario court finds bike lane removal law unconstitutional
TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will appeal a court decision that found a new law to remove three … Read more
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
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