Manitoba labour advocate, Opposition square off on delayed PLA legislation
Manitoba labour advocate, Opposition square off on delayed PLA legislation
A strategic move by Manitoba’s Opposition party causing legislative delays on several bills has raised the hackles of the province’s labour leader. Manitoba legislature rules allow the Opposition to pick as many as five bills each spring to push back vot...
Government , Labour
On the move: Old homes travel from Port Moody to shíshálh Nation
A Port Moody neighbourhood’s old home stock is helping create a new subdivision...
Projects
Alberta developing passenger rail master plan
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta is developing a Passenger Rail Master Plan...
Infrastructure
News Tracker: North America’s Housing Crisis
It’s no secret North America is in the throes of a housing crisis with governmen...
Economic , Government , Labour , Projects , US News
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It’s opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
CALGARY - Wednesday marks the official start date of the long-awaited $34-billio...
Resource
Manitoba labour advocate, Opposition square off on delayed PLA legislation
A strategic move by Manitoba’s Opposition party causing legislative delays on se...
Government , Labour
Alberta Energy Regulator board of directors restructured
EDMONTON – The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has made four new appointments to...
Resource
Alberta developing passenger rail master plan
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta is developing a Passenger Rail Master Plan...
Infrastructure
Red Deer oilfield equipment company sentenced for workplace fatality
RED DEER, ALTA. – Oilfield equipment company Isolation Equipment Services Inc. h...
OH&S
On the move: Old homes travel from Port Moody to shíshálh Nation
A Port Moody neighbourhood’s old home stock is helping create a new subdivision...
Projects
Climate and Construction: Examining the implications of encapsulated MTC in Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on April 8 amendme...
Resource
Preferred proponent named for Surrey Langley Skytrain systems and trackwork
SURREY, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia has selected a preferred propo...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
B.C. Day of Mourning a reminder improving workplaces is a job that’s never done
Provincial politicians, labour organizations, business associations and workers...
OH&S
Edmonton approves new supportive housing
EDMONTON – Edmonton City Council has approved plans for two new supportive housi...
Government , Projects
Alberta adds $50 million to water management infrastructure funding
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta’s 2024 budget is adding $50 million over th...
Government , Infrastructure
HAF could smooth over labour demand or trigger a spike
Funds flowing to accelerate construction of affordable and rental housing could...
Government , Labour
B.C. secures eight new sites for middle-income rental housing scheme
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia has secured eight new sites for its BC Builds p...
Government
Innovation the best way forward for Vancouver Island construction: Speaker
Vancouver Island’s economy will have to rely on innovation to grow past current...
Associations
Immigration lawyer breaks down paths for skilled trade workers outside Canada
Both overseas workers and construction employers have more paths to a job in Can...
Government , Labour
Manitoba to restore Victoria Hospital with new ER in the works
WINNIPEG – Initial work is underway to restore the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg...
Infrastructure
CFBC, Stz’uminus Education Society partner on Skills for Success program
LANGFORD, B.C. – The Stz’uminus Education Society (SES) and the Construction Fou...
Government , Labour
Alberta plans for largest renewable diesel facility in Canada
EDMONTON – Alberta is using a new tax credit to facilitate investment in a large...
Government
Alberta invests $57 million in hydrogen technology
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is investing $57 million to develop 28 new hyd...
Government , Resource
Infrastructure BC releases major projects brochure
VANCOUVER – Infrastructure BC has released its Spring 2024 Major Infrastructure...
Infrastructure
Lack of vision among governments hindering Ontario housing targets
Judging by the current state of affairs in the residential construction industry...
Associations , Government
City of Edmonton releases final draft of District Policy
EDMONTON – The City of Edmonton has released the final draft of its District Pol...
Government
Hajdu highlights Lytton First Nation housing and disaster recovery investments
LYTTON FIRST NATION, B.C. – Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Patty...
Government , Infrastructure
Canadian Labour Congress Day of Mourning events – Western Canada
OTTAWA — Every year on April 28, thousands of workers, friends and families of w...
Labour , OH&S
Your top JOC headlines: April 22 to 26
Your top JOC headlines this week feature our North American housing crisis cover...
Associations , Economic , Infrastructure , OH&S , Resource
Pedro Barata named new president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity
TORONTO — Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of president and CEO of Habi...
Economic
The devil’s in the details of federal funding for Toronto housing
How many dollars of federal funding will directly create new housing units depen...
Economic , Government
The Construction Record Podcast – Special: Federal Budget Reactions
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...
Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada – March 2024
The accompanying table records the 10 largest construction project start...
Economic , Projects
BuildForce Canada report looks at impact of retrofitting buildings to achieve net-zero goals
OTTAWA — A new report prepared by BuildForce Canada considers the impact of retr...
Economic , Resource
Calgary Construction Association reaffirms support for city’s housing strategy
CALGARY – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has announced it continues...
Associations , Government
B.C. selects next communities for housing targets
VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia has identified a new set of priori...
Government , Projects
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In his recent State of the City address, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says lo...
Economic
Saskatchewan water agency invests in key infrastructure projects
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) is working on more than 60 w...
Government , Infrastructure
Top 10 major upcoming High-Rise Residential and Transportation construction projects – Canada – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming High-Rise Residential a...
Economic , Projects
Alberta plans for largest renewable diesel facility in Canada
EDMONTON – Alberta is using a new tax credit to facilitate investment in a large...
Government
Top 10 major upcoming Residential and Transportation Terminal construction projects – U.S. – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Residential and Transpo...
Projects
National tour offers overview of major new CCDC documents
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) has announced a nationwide...
Projects
Land and development issues mire affordable Vancouver housing
Vancouver’s affordable housing deficit is mired in development issues, land shor...
Economic , Government
Infrastructure BC releases major projects brochure
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Infrastructure
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