Canada’s construction sector experienced a slight contraction in 2023, as growth in the non-residential sector was offset by a moderate decline in activity in the…
In recognition of Women in Construction Week, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is sharing new details that point to the need to…
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth, and deliver on key public-policy priorities such as building…
The Safe STEM Workplaces project is a collaborative effort between WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) aimed at fostering…
Members of the BC Building Trades, its affiliate unions and political leaders gathered to honour those who have died working in the construction industry. And…
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, 87 per cent of B.C. construction contractors expect 2024 to be as busy – or even busier –…
The Quebec government is launching a construction training offensive aimed at training between 4,000 and 5,000 additional people so that they can occupy trades in…
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the provincial government will legally require flush toilets on construction sites of 25 workers or more. Eby made the…
Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) announced the winners of its 2023 Safety Awards, which were handed out at the association’s Annual General Meeting. This year,…
According to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), the necessary investment of $2.8 billion to build a new Civic Campus for the Ottawa Hospital will likely…
As more high-rise buildings dot Ontario’s cityscapes, there is heightened need for the construction industry to come together to take proactive action to prevent falling…
Canada’s construction sector continues to perform at an elevated level following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BuildForce Canada’s latest forecast report. Strong levels of investments…
The Ontario government announced it is investing $224 million to build and upgrade training centres. The province also plans to invest $75 million more over…
The Government of Ontario says it is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe, while also requiring women’s-only washrooms.…
The Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending and expanding the pilot program for out-of-status workers in the construction…
Canada’s Building Trades Unions announced the launch of In The Trades, a federally-funded program that will help apprentices get started in the skilled trades. Over…
The Government of Canada announced over $21 million in funding for the British Columbia Construction Association’s Construction Industry Apprenticeship Program project. The project will provide…
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) announced that Amina Dibe, manager of government and stakeholder relations, was named winner of the 2022 Community Benefits…
The findings of the annual BC Construction Association (BCCA) Industry Survey highlight the key issues facing employers and workers during a period of heightened construction…
Canada’s construction and maintenance industry rebounded strongly in 2021 and is expected to continue growing through 2027 on the strength of strong near-term demand and…
Labour market challenges could be an ongoing preoccupation across Ontario as unemployment rates return to pre-pandemic lows, and construction demand in the residential and non-residential…
The Ontario government is investing over $1 million in two projects that will provide free training in construction to 645 people in Northern Ontario, prioritizing…
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is pleased that the province is reducing WSIB premiums as it will enable construction employers to put the money…
Port of Prince Rupert employers, industries and labour organizations have launched the Port of Prince Rupert Gateway Council (Gateway Council) and released an economic impact study that…