Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Navigating the tariffs storm
By Syed Ali and Bulut Cinar Acornerstone of Canada’s economy economy, the construction sector, contributes nearly 7.5 per cent to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP)…
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Federal government, City of Sarnia investing $29M to rebuild wastewater system
The federal government and the City of Sarnia are investing over $29.5 million to rebuild the wastewater collection system. “Investing in infrastructure like Sarnia’s sewer…
Cape Breton to receive over $8M through the Canada Public Transit Fund
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $8 million in transit funding for Cape Breton Regional Municipality, providing predictable and long-term…
Calgary Transit announces plans to build new South Central Bus Garage
The City of Calgary announced plans to build a new South Central Bus Garage in the community of Alyth Calgary Transit has identified several factors…
CCA wraps up annual conference by handing out National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held the National Awards ceremony on March 14, 2025, during its Annual Conference in Québec City (presented by Northbridge Insurance).…
Alberta planning to invest $8.5B in transportation infrastructure in Budget 2025
The Government of Alberta announced that if passed, Budget 2025 would invest more than $8.5 billion for the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors’ three-year…
Federal government to invest in development of CANDU nuclear project
The Government of Canada announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with AtkinsRéalis to support the development and modernization of a new, large-scale,…
PSPC awards contract for new Eastern Bridge in National Capital Region
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) awarded a contract to the Canadian joint venture Parsons/Stantec, consisting of Parsons Inc. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. for a…
Canada supports new wood construction technologies in British Columbia
The Government of Canada announced over $1.5 million in federal support for three projects focusing on the advancement of prefabricated wood construction in the province…
Milestone reached at new ferry terminal in Victoria’s inner harbour
The Government of British Columbia announced that Phase 1 work at the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project is complete, marking a significant step toward the construction…
Charting the future at the 2025 Canadian Construction Conference
The future of the Canadian construction sector was always at the forefront of all discussions during the first day of sessions at the annual Canadian…
Feds announcement funding to build 767 new homes in Toronto
The federal government announced more than $365 million to build 767 new homes in Toronto. “Our Government is providing Canadians not only with safe, affordable…
Canada partners with Heidelberg Materials to drive cement industry decarbonization
The Government of Canada announced that the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED) is working with Heidelberg Materials to finalize negotiation on a contribution…
Builder associations call for standardized municipal construction practices
Amid rising construction costs caused by Trump’s tariffs, three associations representing municipal builders are calling for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices at the municipal…
OSSGA honours 2024 Industry Recognition Award winners
Each year, the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) recognizes the member companies that have gone above and beyond the call of duty with…
Nova Scotia removing ruts on Highway 125 in Cape Breton
The long-standing issue of rutting on a section of Highway 125 will soon be a thing of the past for motorists who travel the busy…
Amid risks and uncertainty, Ontario contractors remain confident: OCS
Ontario non-residential building contractors remain confident in continued business growth through 2025, despite an uncertain and sometimes tumultuous political landscape to start the year, the…
New partnership to grow and develop City of Edmonton’s downtown area
The City of Edmonton along with the Government of Alberta and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE) have joined together to accelerate the development of more…
Federal government announces funding for Northern Operational Support Hubs
The Department of National Defence announced Iqaluit, Inuvik, and Yellowknife as Northern Operational Support Hub locations. These will increase the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence and…
Ontario awards construction contract for East Harbour Transit Hub
The Government of Ontario awarded the construction contract for the East Harbour Transit Hub. This all-new transit hub is part of the government’s plan to…
Quebec announces launch of eastern tramway project for Montreal area
The Government of Quebec announced that the Eastern Structuring Project (PSE) will be the first to be entrusted to Mobilité Infra Québec (MIQ), when it…
Contract awarded for the reconstruction of the Passage lookout at La Mauricie National Park
Parks Canada announced $4.5 million in federal funding to upgrade the Passage lookout in La Mauricie National Park. After more than 40 years of existence,…
CIB to invest $117M in Nova Scotia’s Weavers Mountain Wind Energy Project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $117.4 million loan to support the construction of a 94.4-megawatt wind farm in Nova Scotia’s Antigonish and Pictou counties. The Weavers…
Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps in Alberta
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…