Thursday, April 30, 2026
Feds announce $6B plan to recruit and train more skilled trades workers
The federal government announced it is committing $6 billion over the next five years to recruit and train as many as 100,000 new skilled trades…
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2026 Transportation Association of Canada award winners
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) announced the winners of its 2026 Technical Achievement Awards. Each award-winning project will be featured in a webinar this…
Canada launches $25B sovereign wealth fund to invest in nation-building projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Strong Fund, a new sovereign wealth fund backed by an initial federal contribution of $25 billion to invest…
Nuclear Frontier: Provinces unite to redraw Canada’s energy map
A series of landmark agreements and policy reports released this week have signaled a shift in Canada’s energy strategy, as provinces and territories move to…
New report outlines how construction can cut jobsite emissions by 75%
A new industry report outlines five practical steps that, when implemented together, could reduce construction jobsite emissions by up to 75 per cent without compromising…
Federal, provincial ministers meet to discuss safety training harmonization
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) pressed the country’s labour ministers to provide the needed political momentum towards the national harmonization of safety standards training in…
Canadian construction’s biggest event is coming to Toronto’s waterfront
If you work in construction — or anywhere adjacent to it — SiteSummit 2026 is the event to circle on your calendar. Presented by our…
Feds launch $51B fund to accelerate infrastructure projects across the country
The Government of Canada has officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund and detailed its first projects, totalling $300 million in construction spending. The announcement…
CIB, Peace Hills Trust partner to support Indigenous development projects
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Peace Hills Trust Company (PHT) have finalized a $50 million loan participation agreement to expand access to enabling infrastructure financing for Indigenous…
WIN names finalists for Outstanding and Emerging Leader categories
The Women’s Infrastructure Network announced the Outstanding Leader and Emerging Leader Finalists for its 12th Annual WIN Awards. The 2026 WIN Awards included 52 nominees for…
EllisDon celebrates 75 years in construction
EllisDon celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking its evolution from a four‑person contracting business in London, Ontario, into a global, 100 per cent employee‑owned construction and…
Department of National Defence to invest up to $8B at NL’s 5 Wing Goose Bay
The Government of Canada announced significant long-term investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay of up to $8 billion as one of Canada’s NORAD northern basing…
PEOPLE MOVES: MARCH
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Anne McMullin is stepping down from her role as president and CEO…
Canadian Construction Association presents annual National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its annual National Awards ceremony on the final day of the 2026 CCA Annual Conference, held in San Diego,…
Feds announce $35B for infrastructure, defence in Canada’s North
The Government of Canada announced a new plan backed by over $40 billion, including more than $35 billion in federal investments to defend, build, and transform Canada’s…
CUSMA and technology highlight Day 2 at CCA conference
The U.S. tariffs and ongoing negotiations the CUSMA agreement have created uncertainty for Canada’s construction industry, particularly around material costs , and especially for steel…
Canadian Construction Association conference highlights relationships
The themes of nation building and building relationships ran through many of the sessions during the first day of the annual Canadian Construction Association conference…
Women’s Infrastructure Network names nominees for 2026 WIN Awards
Over the past 12 years, the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Awards has recognized excellence across the infrastructure sector. The 2026 WIN Awards include 52 nominees, named in…
Feds launch pair of funds to strengthen trade corridors and Arctic sovereignty
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the calls for proposals for both the $5 billion Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and the $1 billion…
Feds investing in project to increase the number of military housing units
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the second phase of Canada’s National Residential Housing Construction Program, a major expansion project that will see…
Accelerating the digital transformation of Canadian infrastructure delivery
Future of Infrastructure Group (FIG) and Arup announced the launch of a new white paper titled Unlocking Digital Twins in Canada. It outlines a path and…
Graham marks 100 years of building
Graham is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of building projects. “Reaching 100 years is something only a small number of companies…
Addressing the high cost of transit infrastructure
After years of delays and cost overruns, Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opened to the public. This came on the heels of the opening of…
Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions every year
Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the country’s aging roads, bridges, storm sewers, and water treatment systems—but new research finds that by investing upfront…