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Building permits rise in February, but residential construction weakens

April 10, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s building permit activity picked up in February, rising 2.9% to $13.1 billion, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

March 4, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s building industry is warning that a trade war with the United States will slow down the pace of home construction.

Building permits hit highest level since 2017

February 11, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s construction sector ended 2024 on a high note, with the total value of building permits surging 11% in December to $13.1 billion, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

January 8, 2025 No Comments

An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off.

‘Now’s the time’: As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds

December 27, 2024 No Comments

Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family’s living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.

B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis

September 27, 2024 No Comments

Both of the main candidates in British Columbia’s election campaign pushed their own plans to solve parts of the housing crisis.

Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

September 10, 2024 1 Comment

A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials and financing.

New homes are constructed in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

February housing starts increased 14% from January: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp

March 15, 2024 No Comments

The pace of home construction rose in February as builders started on more apartments and condos, but the industry continues to struggle under cost pressures.

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