We cover news focused on Canada as well as international topics. Some of the topics we cover include: announcements of a big policy change, new energy-efficiency incentive programs, research into new green building materials being developed, reports about the growth of the green building industry.
In a significant step toward addressing Canada’s deepening housing crisis, the federal government and the Quebec government, in partnership with Desjardins, have announced the construction of 1,000 new affordable housing units over the next three years. The initiative, an expansion […]
Saskatchewan is outpacing the rest of the country when it comes to growth in building construction, according to newly released figures from Statistics Canada. The province recorded a 27.8 percent increase in building construction investment in March 2025 compared to
Home sales across Canada dropped by 9.8 percent in April compared to the same month in 2024, according to the latest data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The decline is the latest indication that the country’s housing
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Despite record-breaking population growth, housing starts in Canada have remained virtually flat, a trend that has raised concerns over the province’s ability to meet its housing targets and address a worsening affordability crisis. Data released this month by the Canada
Canada’s construction industry showed modest signs of recovery in 2024, with investment rising in both residential and non-residential building projects. New figures from BuildForce Canada and Statistics Canada indicate that despite recent economic uncertainty, the construction sector has stabilized and
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is urging all federal parties to treat construction as a national priority in the upcoming election, warning that underinvestment could stall growth, delay housing development and widen the infrastructure gap. With both major party leaders
Alberta is experiencing a construction boom fueled by a housing strategy initiated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The policy, aimed at increasing housing supply and density across Canada, set the stage for rapid development, particularly in cities like Calgary.
The Government of Canada is investing $6 million into four green construction projects across Ontario, supporting low-carbon building materials and mass timber innovations. The funding, part of Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) and Investments in Forest
President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports (and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs) could greatly impact construction in both Canada and the United States’ if the tariffs were to stay in place. Industry experts warn that these tariffs will significantly increase construction costs
