Industry News
Burnaby’s largest civic facility tops out
The new Cameron Community Centre and Library has topped out in Cameron Park, marking a major construction milestone.
Retaliatory tariffs set for building products
Radiators, most air conditioners, and LED luminaires and lighting fittings manufactured in the United States are set to be hit with retaliatory tariffs beginning Sept. 8.
Construction hit hard as trade war escalates
Steel, aluminium, lumber and cement are all being hit with damaging new 50 per cent tariffs with the collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada.
Revamping the historic Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
The federal government is investing $1.2 million into the 50-year-old Compagnie Jean Duceppe.
Retrofit planned for Dartmouth aquatic facility
The Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will undergo a retrofit and expansion through the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Canada awards contract for CRA facility in St. John’s
The Crown-owned building will feature modern, accessible, purpose-built space to support the CRA's workforce and program delivery.
Ontario allocates $35M for LTC projects
The Ontario government is investing $35 million through the Local Priorities Fund to help long-term care homes better support residents with complex needs.
Proposed freight train route skirts Winnipeg
The Manitoba government is taking another step toward potentially moving freight train traffic out of Winnipeg’s urban core.
SAAG breaks ground on expansion project
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin (SAAG) has begun work on a major $7.7 million expansion project.
Canada boosts EV infrastructure funding
The federal government announced a $10.9-million investment to complete 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects.
Nova Scotia invites tidal energy proposals
The Nova Scotia government plans to offer power purchase agreements for up to 7.7 megawatts of tidal energy delivered through new demonstration projects in the Bay of Fundy.
Ontario invests in first medical school for family doctors
The York School of Medicine is expected to open in 2028 with 80 undergraduate seats and 102 postgraduate seats.
Plans unfold for new Saint John recreational facility
The federal government is committing up to $29.8 million to construct the Saint John Multipurpose Recreational Facility in New Brunswick.
Manitoba funds 43 school playground projects
The Manitoba government is investing $3 million to support playground projects across the province.
Toronto Pearson invests $1.5B into terminal modernization
Toronto Pearson Airport is investing $1.5 billion to revitalize Terminals 1 and 3 as part of its ongoing Pearson LIFT modernization program.
Toronto’s Eaton Centre reimagines public washrooms
WZMH Architects has transformed the Level 2 washrooms at CF Toronto Eaton Centre into a customer-focused amenity.
Vancouver approves $3.5 billion capital plan
Vancouver City Council has approved the 2027–2030 Capital Plan, a $3.5 billion investment in renewing infrastructure and public amenities.
