Canadian housing starts decrease 7% in March
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts for all areas in Canada decreased 7% in March (242,195 units) compared to February (260,047), according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The six-month trend in housing starts decreased 1.6% from…
Trudeau Budget Ignores Lessons of the Alberta Advantage: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget proves Ottawa has learned nothing from Alberta’s remarkable economic success, as the Trudeau Government continues to overspend, raise taxes, bloat bureaucracy, and do nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and…
Trudeau Government Can’t Tax-and-Spend its Way to Canadian Prosperity: ICBA
The 2024 federal budget continues the Trudeau Government’s legacy of excessive spending, bloating bureaucracy, high taxes, and doing nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), one of Canada’s largest business associations.…
Sean Penn Appointed New CEO at Chandos Construction
National technical builder Chandos Construction announces the appointment of Sean Penn as its new chief executive officer. Sean’s career at Chandos spans over 20 years, from his years working as a carpenter to his tenure as chief operating officer (COO), he…
The RAIC Announces the 2024 Annual Award Recipients
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the RAIC Annual Awards. The RAIC Annual Award recipients consist of architectural practices, projects and initiatives that illustrate the dynamic environment of Canadian architecture today. This year’s…
Webinar: Carbon Goals – Start Now, It’s Easier Than You Think
May 14, 2024, 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central / 12:00 PM Mountain / 11:00 AM Pacific The Energy Management Association is teaming up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to host a free AIA-approved webinar diving into NIA’s recent…
RONA among Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2024
RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for a fourth consecutive year. Now in its 17th year, this national competition is organized by Mediacorp—who…
Why Your Building Must Be Accessible
In modern society, accessibility is not just a catchphrase. It is a testament to the progress we have made in being more inclusive of all individuals and to our understanding of how accessibility benefits everyone. For example, a wheelchair ramp not…