The Canadian government has made slow progress in downsizing its real estate portfolio and is carrying hundreds of millions of dollars in undue annual costs for sparsely occupied and obsolete office space.

Canada’s leadership has endorsed Indigenous ownership stakes in energy and infrastructure projects, underscoring that they will be pivotal to economic development and national cohesiveness.

A legal setback for the United States government’s tariff strategy fulfills predictions from insiders versed in that country’s constitutional and law-making intricacies.

Reference in U.S. statute makes the ENERGY STAR program resistant to a sudden takedown, but still vulnerable to coordinated efforts through legislative channels.

Tariffs threaten to add up to USD $50 million to New York State’s annual procurement costs for construction services, a new multi-state legal challenge maintains.

Eleven Canadian companies number in the rankings of the top 200 global earners among publicly traded entities with revenues tied to sustainable products and services.

Some of the first tariff blows would land on in-progress construction and public infrastructure projects if threatened action on steel and aluminum imports into the United States goes into effect on March 12.

Canada-wide capacity for renewable power generation from wind, solar or energy storage inputs has grown by nearly 7,600 megawatts, or 46 per cent, since 2019.

Two recent complementary research studies explore the chemical content and climate impact of the same 30 paint products commonly used on interior walls and wood/metal trim.

A small but noteworthy cohort of tenants will be leasing specialized space as the Ontario government moves toward granting licences for new independently operated surgical and diagnostic clinics.

A new research lab at University of Toronto will serve as Canada’s first accelerator for advancing the integration of clean energy technologies with the electricity grid.

The Canadian government’s newly released green buildings strategy contains little that is actually new for commercial real estate or public sector facilities.

Greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s buildings sector indicated improvement in 2022 in keeping with the general results of the newly released national inventory report.

The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.

Residential-style furniture, cozy lounge areas and homey touches are creating a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

Guiding principles for responsible nighttime lighting define how light should be applied, but, first, prospective installers are advised to consider whether lighting is even necessary.

National averages aren’t revealed in the recently released 2023 global results, but Canada's high ranking among 75 participating countries was confirmed during an online discussion of trends underpinning the numbers.