Economy
Construction Business
Looming tariff threat creating chaos and uncertainty
As the U.S. trade tariff dispute looms, construction businesses face uncertainty and potentially significant financial risks.
Construction Business
CISC calls for government tariff protection
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is calling on the government to protect the steel industry from the 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.
Construction Business
Vancouver moves to bolster local economic resilience
The City of Vancouver has passed an amended motion to protect local businesses and strengthen economic resilience.
Construction Business
GVBOT launches economic growth plan
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has launched "the three per cent challenge" to grow the B.C. economy in response to tariffs.
Construction Business
Trump’s tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.
In President Donald Trump’s tariffs scenario of 25 per cent on all Canadian imports, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $69 billion.
Construction Business
Jock Finlayson joins ICBA as chief economist
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has appointed Jock Finlayson as the association’s first chief economist.
Construction Business
Canada needs trade infrastructure plan
A new survey for the Canadian Construction Association reveals there is a need to prioritize trade infrastructure.
Construction Business
Industry confident about market conditions
Despite economic uncertainty, nine out of 10 Canadian construction companies are confident about industry conditions.
Construction Business
B.C. budget disappoints business groups
The BC Budget 2023 fails to address the increasing costs facing businesses and the province’s competitiveness.
Construction Business
B.C.’s economy expected to remain steady in 2023
B.C.'s economy is expected to remain steady after slower economic growth through 2023 due to global inflation and higher interest rates.
CondoBusiness
B.C.’s economic growth due to housing sector
According to the Conference Board of Canada’s recent Provincial Outlook: Spring 2016, British Columbia’s booming housing sector will be one of the province’s main drivers
REMI Network
Manulife shares 2016 global investment insight
A low growth, low rate, low inflation is expected over the next five years, according to a global investment report released by Manulife Asset Management.
CondoBusiness
Household debt levels a cause for concern: report
A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is raising concerns about the stability of Canada’s housing market. According to the global economy forum, Canadian household debt levels are among the highest recorded in Western countries.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Vancouver building permit values hit new highs
The City of Vancouver issued $2.83-billion in building permits last year, exceeding previous records set before the recession in 2008. Building permit values increased 28 per cent, year-over-year, from 2013 and 77 per cent from 2008. Several multi-family rental developments were key contributors to the substantial gain.
CondoBusiness
Housing affordability increased in Q3: RBC
According to a recent Housing Trends and Affordability report from RBC Economics, housing affordability in Canada increased in the third quarter of 2014, despite an upward trend in house prices. Factors affecting affordability included declines in fixed mortgage rates, rising incomes and reduced utility costs, say economists.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Toronto wins Intelligent Community of the Year
The Intelligent Community Forum has named Toronto its Intelligent Community of the Year for 2014, making it the first Canadian city to win since 2007.
Construction Business
The year ahead
This video report looks at the current state of the non-residential construction industry and the outlook for 2013. Commentators: Canadian Construction Association's John Schubert and Scotiabank's chief economist, Warren Jestin.