Tariffs
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New college network aims to STEM tariff fallout
A newly launched network of Ontario community colleges is aiming to STEM tariff fallout and support economic development in the province’s mid-sized
regional centres.
Canadian Property Management
Hedge status ascendant for U.S. real estate
Real estate economist predicts mounting investor appetite coupled with a “once-in-a-generation buying opportunity” as distressed properties flood into the marketplace.
Construction Business
BCCA survey reveals concerns with payment delays
The BC Construction Association (BCCA)'s annual industry survey is raising red flags regarding new data on payment certainty.
Canadian Property Management
U.S. manufacturing renaissance an iffy prospect
The U.S. government’s new tariff regime comes with a vision for a mass influx of manufacturing that would take many years to realize even if the tricky conditions to achieve it were all to fall into place.
CondoBusiness
Condo corporations brace for increased costs
Many condo corporations have already seen much higher prices for capital projects. How will the trade war create further impacts?
Canadian Apartment Magazine
2025 housing market projections
CMHC forecasts rent growth in Canada to will ease as vacancy rates increase, leading to gradual improvements in rental affordability by 2027.
Construction Business
North American Mayors call for end of tariffs
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and a delegation of Mexican mayors want end of damaging tariffs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
FMs ponder procurement amid trade war
Facility management professionals are preparing action plans in light of potential tariff impacts and sharing how the situation is creating unity within the sector.
Construction Business
New B.C. legislation to allow quick tariff response
Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States.
REMI Network
Global supply chain leaders feel growing distress
Escalating trade conflicts, rising global tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions are placing unprecedented pressure on manufacturing and supply chain leaders.
REMI Network
Analysis reveals tariff sectors that will hurt U.S.
U.S. tariffs will reduce growth in Canada but retaliatory tariffs can inflict significant pain on the U.S. economy in targeted sectors.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Housing construction amid global uncertainty
Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney vows to “supercharge” Canada’s housing plan and take aggressive action to build homes despite U.S. tariff war
REMI Network
Canadian housing coalition response plan to tariffs
A coalition of leading Canadian housing organizations has come together to propose a policy plan in response to the trade war.
REMI Network
U.S. tariffs will reduce growth in every province, analysis finds
New research examines the pain of U.S. tariffs and emphasizes the need for more east-west/west-east trade.
REMI Network
U.S. has slim window to evade aluminum tariffs
The U.S. Window and Door Manufacturers Association is one of many industry associations voicing dismay about the newly imposed 25 per cent tariff on aluminum and steel imports.
Construction Business
B.C. seismic design, adaptable units in effect
New BC Building Code (BCBC) 2024 provisions for adaptable dwellings and seismic design come into effect March 10, 2025.
REMI Network
Canada gains tariff pause and public sentiment
Canada is making gains in the battle for public sentiment in this unwelcome trade war, as more Americans begin to grasp what the fallout from tariffs could entail.
