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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to levy a 25 per cent import tax on all Canadian goods, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to withhold the province's energy, which it exports...
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Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Dona...
Government
Two contracts, one improvement, two acts, one single lien stream
Five-and-a-half years after the Construction Act (OCA) passed into law and repla...
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AEG, ICBA file constitutional challenge against federal government’s Bill C-59
CALGARY, ALTA. – The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) and the Independent Contract...
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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-e...
Government
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Dona...
Government
Two contracts, one improvement, two acts, one single lien stream
Five-and-a-half years after the Construction Act (OCA) passed into law and repla...
Government
AEG, ICBA file constitutional challenge against federal government’s Bill C-59
CALGARY, ALTA. – The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) and the Independent Contract...
Government
Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years
EDMONTON — Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $1...
Government
Untangling contracts caught between OCA transition periods
A recent adjudication review by Ontario’s Divisional Court suggests avoiding put...
Government
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the fac...
Government
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be ‘devastating’ for forest industry
VICTORIA — A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be "devastating" fo...
Government
Surrey launches new, enhanced building permit portal
SURREY, B.C. – The City of Surrey has unveiled a new Multi-Family and Complex Bu...
Government
B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims
VICTORIA — British Columbia is making disaster financial assistance available to...
Government
The fundamental principle of document disclosure
Failure to produce relevant documents can have consequences for the party withho...
Government
Saskatchewan premier says he won’t allow Speaker intimidation as legislature resumes
REGINA — Saskatchewan legislators are back in the house, with Premier Scott Moe’...
Government
Trump’s 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say
OTTAWA — Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Dona...
Government
Next funding round open for Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program
EDMONTON — Alberta is now accepting the next round of applications for its Affor...
Government
Alberta survey looks for feedback on Passenger Rail Master Plan
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is developing a Passenger Rail Master Plan and...
Government
CCA Hill Day reiterates industry message to cut the red tape once and for all
OTTAWA — Construction industry leaders recently descended on Parliament Hill for...
Associations , Government
Calgarians to hear feeder main investigation findings Nov. 26
CALGARY, ALTA. — A public meeting on the preliminary findings of an investigatio...
Government , Infrastructure
City of Vancouver looks for feedback on 17 ‘Future Villages’
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver is inviting the public to share their thoughts...
Government
Ontario passes amendments to its Construction Act
Important amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act (OCA) received Royal Assent o...
Government
Manitoba NDP lays out plans to freeze hydro rates, commission bison statue
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has laid out its plans for the coming year...
Government
Alberta launches new online housing portal to discuss issues
EDMONTON — In an effort to streamline processes, cut red tape and reduce delays...
Government , Technology
Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says "kitchen table" issues in British Columbia wil...
Government
Vancouver on track to meet provincial housing targets
VANCOUVER — Despite challenges such as interest rates, construction costs and la...
Government
Winnipeg councillor wants to see city’s proposed zoning changes mapped out
Winnipeg Coun. Brian Mayes wants the city to produce a map that will show where...
Government
UBC on receiving end of $9M to help 1,500 construction workers with certification
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has announced it is investing in 1,500 interna...
Government , Labour
Letter to the Editor: Investment tax credit program amounts to more red tape
To the Editor: There’s an old adage that if something sounds too good t...
Associations , Government
Manitoba speech from the throne set for Nov. 19
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will unveil its plans for the year ahead in a...
Government
Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh appointed president of the FCM
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Coun. Rebecca Bligh has been appointed as the new presiden...
Government
Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 11 to 15
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news a dam project has wrapped up near...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
BC Building Trades honour John Horgan with $45,000 donation to BC Cancer
VANCOUVER — John Horgan is being remembered by BC Building Trades unions and the...
Government
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shuffles cabinet, creates technology portfolio
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew shuffled his cabinet Wednesday, adding thr...
Government
Manitoba launches ‘Housing Starts Here’ portal to combat housing issues
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s new Housing Starts Here online portal is geared towards si...
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Built Green Canada awards third community certification with Canmore’s Spring Creek
CANMORE, ALTA. — The Spring Creek community in Canmore, Alta. has earned Phase 2...
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New North Vancouver elementary school taking shape in Cloverley
NORTH VANCOUVER – Construction has started on a new elementary school in the Clo...
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Phase one of Marine Landing development complete
VANCOUVER — Developers Wesbild and KingSett Capital have announced the completio...
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Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits...
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Roadway infrastructure upgrades complete at iconic Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE, ALTA. — A $12 million road infrastructure project in the Lake Louis...
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Business Council report states B.C. faces ‘economic plateau’ as megaprojects wrap up
VANCOUVER — The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released its las...
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Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Dona...
Government
Two contracts, one improvement, two acts, one single lien stream
Five-and-a-half years after the Construction Act (OCA) passed into law and repla...