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Construction Business
Fraser River Tunnel Project receives federal funding
The construction cost for the Fraser River Tunnel Project, a new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel, has climbed to $8.5 billion.
Construction Business
Canada and B.C. sign historic $5B partnership
Canada and B.C. unveiled a 10-year infrastructure agreement that will direct more than $5 billion toward local infrastructure.
Construction Business
SkilledTradesBC launches $40M workforce initiative
SkilledTradesBC is launching the Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative, a project-based funding program that will invest $40 million.
Construction Business
Funding for Cambie Street Bridge seismic upgrade
More than $200 million have been announced for the seismic upgrade of the Cambie Street Bridge, one of the Vancouver’s most critical bridges.
Construction Business
B.C. announces 5,000 new trades training seats
As part of a $241 million investment, B.C. announced the first 5,000 new trades training seats will roll out in 2026.
Construction Business
Grosvenor receives $763M for Brentwood Block
The federal government announced an investment of more than $763 million into Grosvenor’s Brentwood Block in Burnaby.
Construction Business
Iona Island Causeway upgrade receives $500,000
Improvements to the Iona Island Causeway is set to begin construction work with Metro Vancouver receiving $500,000.
Construction Business
Calgary construction welcomes Alberta budget
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is praising the Government of Alberta’s 2025-26 budget, which outlines several commitments.
Construction Business
FortisBC doubles funding for energy efficient homes
FortisBC is doubling the funding available for B.C. builders looking to build net-zero ready homes.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
CISWP receives nearly $1 million to advance safety and inclusivity
The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to receive $834,550 in funding
Construction Business
New $150M funding for Olympic Village school
A new $150 million elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward.
Construction Business
Alberta investing in more apprenticeship seats
Alberta is planning to invest $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats.
Construction Business
CAF-FCA funding to help boost women in trades
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) announced a new partnership and $100,000 in funding from RBC to boost women in trades.
Construction Business
B.C. funds more mass timber projects
The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $4 million for 12 new mass-timber demonstration and research projects.
Construction Business
BuildForce Canada’s new program supports hiring
BuildForce Canada has launched Construction Career Pathways, a new program aiming to connect job seekers and employers across Canada’s construction sector.
Construction Business
Federal $4B fund aims to fast-track housing
The federal government has launched the Housing Accelerator Fund, a $4 billion initiative to fast track housing.
Construction Business
Alberta invests $30M for Red Deer Airport
The Government of Alberta is investing $30 million to expand the Red Deer Regional Airport through its 2023 Budget.
