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California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration...

Economic , Government April 18, 2025

The tariff war impacts on U.S. manufacturing construction

There is no absence of news that should be grabbing our attention these days. Re...

Economic April 17, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday...

Economic April 16, 2025

EllisDon launches affordable housing ‘kit-of-parts’ template

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design, an ada...

Economic April 16, 2025

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says there are signs that the global and Can...

Economic April 11, 2025

‘We are not the gods’: Fire-torn Jasper prepares for diminished summer tourism season

JASPER, ALTA. — Every summer for 61 years, tourists have piled onto Jasper’s Sky...

Economic April 9, 2025

RLB Q1 crane index reflects North American market’s hesitation to move on projects

TORONTO — Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) first quarter crane index for North Amer...

Economic April 9, 2025

Vancouver home sales hit lowest March levels since 2019 despite supply influx: board

VANCOUVER — Despite housing supply in the Vancouver area continuing to rise, the...

Economic April 7, 2025

Calgary home sales dip amid economic uncertainty from tariffs, as supply grows: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales in the city dropped last...

Economic April 7, 2025

Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — The country's merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billi...

Economic April 7, 2025

By the numbers: BuildForce breaks down labour force recruitment, representation

It’s no industry secret that construction has always faced labour challenges and...

Economic April 7, 2025

‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles

MONTREAL — The notion that Canadian companies can simply switch supply chains in...

Economic April 7, 2025

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a sh...

Economic April 4, 2025

Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy

OTTAWA — The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal e...

Economic April 4, 2025

BuildForce National Forecast: Boom or bust? Uncertainty reigns supreme for construction amid tariffs

A forecast is a snapshot in time. For the construction industry that lens is no...

Economic April 4, 2025

After years of strong construction activity, B.C. shows signs of slowing: BuildForce

B.C. has seen strong construction investment numbers over the years, but now Bui...

Economic April 3, 2025

Younger population helps alleviate Alberta labour challenges: BuildForce

According to BuildForce Canada, Alberta is poised for growth across both the res...

Economic April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "...

Economic April 3, 2025

Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative

TORONTO — Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to...

Economic April 3, 2025

Forecast optimistic for all Manitoba construction sectors; Saskatchewan driven by residential

Two of Canada’s prairie provinces are predicted to see growth, albeit in slightl...

Economic April 2, 2025

Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in...

Economic April 2, 2025

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — The Conference Board of Canada says U.S. tariff pressure will likely m...

Economic April 1, 2025

BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors

It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...

Economic April 1, 2025

Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains

BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...

Economic April 1, 2025

Some Atlantic provinces relying on residential, others need major projects to thrive: BuildForce

BuildForce Canada has released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Lookin...

Economic March 31, 2025

Edmonton economic boom keeping construction industry busy

In a recent end-of-year report, the development services department of the City...

Economic March 28, 2025

Fengate Real Estate president outlines current condo market, pivot to rental

Jaime McKenna is optimistic the residential development industry in Toronto has...

Economic March 28, 2025

New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

OTTAWA — Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced by U.S....

Economic March 27, 2025

Nearly 30,000 homes demolished in Metro Vancouver since 2012: Report

VANCOUVER — A new report is shedding light into the number of single-family home...

Economic March 27, 2025

Possible softening of April 2 tariffs ‘zero comfort’ for industry leaders

OTTAWA — Just over a week before new U.S. tariffs are expected to come into forc...

Economic March 25, 2025

Will a feisty federal election wither the Canadian economy?

Mark Carney was elevated to the leadership of the Liberal Party and is the 24th...

Economic March 25, 2025

ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº spring economic webcast provides insight into the future

CINCINNATI — We can’t see the future, but ÌìÃÀӰԺ’s experts come pretty...

Economic March 24, 2025

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