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California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The lawsuit argues that President Donald Trump's use of t...
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The tariff war impacts on U.S. manufacturing construction
There is no absence of news that should be grabbing our attention these days. Re...
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday...
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EllisDon launches affordable housing ‘kit-of-parts’ template
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design, an ada...
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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

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

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

EllisDon launches affordable housing ‘kit-of-parts’ template
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design, an ada...
Economic

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

‘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

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...
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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

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

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...
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By the numbers: BuildForce breaks down labour force recruitment, representation
It’s no industry secret that construction has always faced labour challenges and...
Economic

‘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

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

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

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

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

Younger population helps alleviate Alberta labour challenges: BuildForce
According to BuildForce Canada, Alberta is poised for growth across both the res...
Economic

Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "...
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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

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

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

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...
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BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors
It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...
Economic

Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains
BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...
Economic

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

Edmonton economic boom keeping construction industry busy
In a recent end-of-year report, the development services department of the City...
Economic

Fengate Real Estate president outlines current condo market, pivot to rental
Jaime McKenna is optimistic the residential development industry in Toronto has...
Economic

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

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

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

Will a feisty federal election wither the Canadian economy?
Mark Carney was elevated to the leadership of the Liberal Party and is the 24th...
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ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº spring economic webcast provides insight into the future
CINCINNATI — We can’t see the future, but ÌìÃÀӰԺ’s experts come pretty...
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‘You, sir, are not a change’: Party leaders target Carney in final election debate
MONTREAL - Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate pr...
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Carney, Poilievre align on pipelines as Trump and trade loom over French debate
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ali...
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Mechanical Contractors Association celebrates Tania Johnston
OTTAWA - The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is celebrating CEO Tan...
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Tech giants choose MTC to reduce carbon in offices and data centres
Google opened its first ground-up mass timber (MTC) commercial office in Sunnyva...
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Feedback sought for concept plan for new Kitsilano and Fairview park
VANCOUVER - A plan is in the works for a new neighbourhood space for those who l...
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WorkSafeBC urges fall protection for construction workers
RICHMOND, B.C. - WorkSafeBC is urging builders to take steps to prevent workers...
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday...
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