
Women’s growing role in construction needs better support: CAWIC
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…
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…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $100 million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) for enabling infrastructure in First…
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…
BC Centre for Women in the Trades’ (BCCWITT) Karen Dearlove has spent the last three years in the role of executive director, guiding the organization’s…
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is hosting an online webinar examining…
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) launched an urgent call for the federal government to invest in critical infrastructure for Canadian communities as the country…
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have banded together with full support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to create a first of its kind,…
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s comments on infrastructure funding have drawn heavy criticism for the construction sector. Last week at a conference in Montreal, Guilbeault…
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced that its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is revising its core funding to enhance its flexibility and adaptability and maximize…
Canada’s wind, solar and energy-storage sectors grew by a steady 11.2% this year, according to the new annual industry data report released today by the…
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to establish an…
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced the departure of Tamara Vrooman from her role as chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB).…
Canada is experiencing a housing crisis. Currently, the country needs 4.3 million more homes for people with low incomes, students, and those who are unsheltered…
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced the launch of a program to help Canadian commercial building owners get the financing they need to execute energy…
First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can…
The Safe STEM Workplaces project is a collaborative effort between WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) aimed at fostering…
The Government of Canada announced an investment of $59.6 million over five years to amplify and expedite research initiatives that will help ensure communities have…
Annual report from ReNew Canada reflects $293 Billion in public infrastructure investment across the country. The annual Top100 Projects report, published by ReNew Canada magazine today, features the 100…
Stantec announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in Markham, Ont. Founded in 1946 and…
Transport Canada announced an investment of over $12 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund. The six projects that received funding will improve Canadian supply…
The Government of Canada announced consultations that will begin in early January 2024 on a housing design catalogue initiative, building on the work already being done…
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) announced that federal prompt payment legislation came into force on December 9, 2023, to address long-standing construction industry concerns,…
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) announced its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The 29-person volunteer board, including four new directors (from Concert Infrastructure, EY,…
New research commissioned by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) estimates that, on average across the country, the cost of the municipal infrastructure required to…