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RESCON calls for urgent action to end housing crisis

To spark discussion and find solutions to the restrictions impeding housing construction, RESCON is hosting its 4th annual housing summit on Oct. 9.
first-time buyers

REMI Network

Budget 2024 misses the mark for first-time buyers

Thirty-one per cent of the cost of buying a new home is attributable to taxes, fees and levies, according to a study done by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis.
Condo Act

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Ontario introduces new ‘cutting red tape’ legislation

Ontario introduced new legislation to cut red tape and build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031, the government announced on Wednesday.
federal budget

REMI Network

Residential builders unveil key asks ahead of federal budget

Ontario’s residential builders are hoping that the upcoming federal budget includes specific measures to address housing supply and affordability.
diversity

REMI Network

More women should be aware of construction job prospects, says RESCON

Women make up only 4.8 per cent of new apprentice registrations, indicating there are still significant opportunities in the construction industry, according to BuildForce Canada.
federal budget

REMI Network

Tower crane safety guide sets best practices

A new comprehensive best practices guide for builders and trade contractors to use when erecting, operating and dismantling tower cranes has been released.
Ontario to fund skilled trades training centres

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Residential builders call for immigration reform

Ontario's residential builders want the federal government to seriously reform the immigration system to usher in skilled trades workers who have been trained abroad.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Industry responds to Premier Ford’s re-election

Doug Ford has been re-elected as Premier of Ontario in a victory many rental housing professionals and associated sectors were hoping for.
rent supplement

REMI Network

Breaking down home buying supports in ‘demand-sided’ budget

Supply will remain an ongoing issue as new supports push more first-time homebuyers to Canada's housing market.
vaccine

REMI Network

Vaccine guidance updated for home-building industry

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has refreshed a guidance sheet on its website that provides builders and workers with information on where they can register and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
parking

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New parking standard eases condo construction costs

In a move that will ultimately reduce building costs and GHG emissions, Toronto city council ditched most requirements for new residential developments to provide a minimum number of parking spaces.
federal budget

REMI Network

Lower WSIB premiums propel construction safety

Residential builders are hailing Ontario's plan to reduce WSIB premiums. RESCON believes the move will help construction employers increase their investment in health and safety.
housing

REMI Network

Major party leaders urged to prioritize housing crisis

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario is lighting a fire under the promises federal delegates are making with a recent statement on the crisis.
mass timber code

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Richard Lyall joins global timber research committee

The president of RESCON has been appointed to a global steering committee that will look at the potential benefits of using a steel-timber hybrid in high-rise buildings.
vaccine

REMI Network

Vaccine efforts ramp up for residential builders in Ontario

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has stepped up efforts to ensure that builders and workers know how to register for their COVID-19 vaccinations.
children's centre

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RESCON requests funds to advance pressing issues

As documented in its spring 2021 pre-budget submission, RESCON is asking for funds to alleviate ongoing issues critical to the residential construction industry.
BIM survey

Design Quarterly

Survey reveals need for BIM industry standard

The third annual Building Information Modeling (BIM) survey results have been published, exploring views about BIM across Canada.