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Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal
Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal
OHIO — The chief executive of Capital Power Corp. said a key focus in the months ahead will be digesting two soon-to-be purchased U.S. natural gas power plants. The Edmonton-based power generator announced a $3-billion deal earlier this month to buy the...
Economic
Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº says the Canadian economy contracted in February but...
Economic
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte
TORONTO — Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering...
Economic
CFIB to work with new government and opposition in dealing with tariff battle
OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it looks fo...
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Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal
OHIO — The chief executive of Capital Power Corp. said a key focus in the months...
Economic
Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
OTTAWA — Statistics ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº says the Canadian economy contracted in February but...
Economic
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte
TORONTO — Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering...
Economic
CFIB to work with new government and opposition in dealing with tariff battle
OTTAWA — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it looks fo...
Economic
Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units
VANCOUVER — The latest housing report from Metro Vancouver underscores the signi...
Economic
CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in Q2
OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)...
Economic
Arup celebrates 25 years of growth and impact in ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº
TORONTO — Global design, planning, engineering and consulting firm Arup celebrat...
Economic
Tariffs and trepidation for Western ÌìÃÀӰԺ’s construction industry
The recently announced tariffs and counter-tariffs are bad news for the construc...
Economic
Tariff uncertainty foils ‘slam dunk rebound year’ for national home sales: CREA
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for ho...
Economic
Key mineral inputs to construction materials: Is the U.S. dependent on imports?
For me, at least, there’s been a surprising benefit arising from the attention g...
Economic
Costs, chaos rising as metal tariffs pile up with no end in sight
TORONTO — The costs and chaos being caused by metal tariffs are starting to buil...
Economic
Turner & Townsend, NPX partner on pursuit of nuclear projects across ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº
TORONTO — Professional services company Turner & Townsend and Nuclear Promis...
Economic
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 ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
OTTAWA - The Bank of ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº 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...
Economic
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 ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº 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
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 ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº, 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 "...
Economic
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 ÌìÃÀӰԺ’s prairie provinces are predicted to see growth, albeit in slightl...
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Red tape cuts must apply to all projects, not just government favourites: ICBA
SURREY. B.C. — B.C.’s recently tabled Infrastructure Projects Act is getting som...
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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Broadening our view of safety systems in the construction sector
As we mark Construction Safety Week 2025, it’s a time to reflect not just on the...
OH&S
Contractor selection for $211M Cambie Street Bridge rehab will happen by year’s end
A contractor will be selected by the end of this year for major rehabilitation a...
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Mental Health Week 2025: Looking beyond the surface
TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental healt...
OH&S
Construction stakeholders commit to working with new Carney government
National construction stakeholders say they believe the election of a new Libera...
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Carney says he won’t make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament
OTTAWA — King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at...
Government
Prime Minister Carney to meet with President Trump on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will travel to Washington, D.C. on T...
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PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of hi...
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