Industry News
More assets to qualify for full depreciation
Canadian corporations can now claim deductions for the full cost of a much wider range of capital assets in the tax year in which they are purchased or come into use.
Responsible data centre development gets nod
The Canadian government’s newly unveiled principles for responsible data centre development come with the endorsement of more than 20 industry signatories.
Quebec resets code compliance transition period
Project proponents can continue to adhere to earlier editions of Quebec's construction and electrical codes if they commence work before Oct. 17, 2027.
Cement and salt to shake off tariffs
The United States government is lifting the 50 per cent tariff it has applied on imports of Canadian cement and road salt since Aug. 29.
Tariff waivers available, but not easy
Canadian wholesalers and distributors of HVAC and refrigeration equipment face a new schedule of import duties on 19 categories of U.S. products, beginning Sept. 8.
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.
Canada’s 2025 tech job growth outpaces U.S.
Major Canadian markets are coming off four years of moderate-to-meteoric tech job growth, while consistently posting lower operating costs than counterparts in the United States.
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.
Canada in step with real estate bounce back
Canada dropped a notch in the rankings of the world’s largest professionally managed real estate markets last year, even while regaining asset value since 2024.
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.
B.C. zeroes in on chronic property offenders
British Columbia is taking a team approach in an effort to turn around offenders with multiple convictions for property crimes.
ASHRAE 90.1 to parse out operational emissions
A planned optional companion document to the widely referenced energy efficiency standard will give new prominence to guidelines that are currently included as informative appendices.
Ontario to tweak rules for mortgage brokers
Proposed new rules could free Ontario’s mortgage brokers from redundant due diligence when dealing with sophisticated clients and ensure they promptly report compromising professional circumstances.
Acquisitions propel credit rating actions
An uptick in acquisitions underpins a flurry of credit rating actions and a generally upbeat assessment of the North American corporate real estate market in Q2 2026.
No immediate knockout for B.C. patios
The FIFA World Cup tournament could be leaving a legacy of patios in British Columbia, at least until Labour Day 2026.
Ontario throws shade on solar PV incentive
Solar photovoltaic systems will generate more modest rebates for some prospective investors aiming to connect to Ontario’s electricity grid.
Ontario raises new rules for working at heights
Proposed regulation would introduce training, inspection, reporting and other due diligence requirements for rope access systems that enable lofty window washing, construction and farming tasks.




















