Removing GST and HST on all new housing would stir the market
Ontario builders appreciate that the federal government has taken steps to cut sales taxes on new homes for first-time homebuyers, … Read more
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Doug Ford apologizes over ‘hat in hand’ comment about First Nations
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has apologized for saying First Nations should not keep coming “hat in hand” to … Read more
Steel industry groups say Carney’s retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs ‘falls short’
OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to U.S. … Read more
U.S. Nonresidential Construction Starts Jump to Record $77.2 Billion in May
Key Points May 2025 Nonresidential US Construction Starts were $77.2 billion, an increase of $12.8 billion, up 19.8% over … Read more
Parliament set to rise today, with MPs to vote on controversial major projects bill
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House … Read more
Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries with new counter-tariffs and protectionist policies, Prime … Read more