OTTAWA – Canada’s 45th general election officially kicked off Sunday (March 23), with party leaders emphasizing national pride, economic resilience, and a firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic tactics. Liberal Leader Mark Carney set the campaign in motion by visiting Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament and announce the April 28 election […]
OTTAWA – Federal party leaders spent their first full day on the election campaign trail outlining their economic plans, with a strong focus on tax cuts, financial transfers, and skilled trades training. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a plan for a middle-class tax cut, pledging to lower the lowest income tax bracket by 2.25 percentage […]
OTTAWA – As the five-week election campaign officially begins, federal party leaders are hitting the ground running, making key stops across the country to rally support. Liberal Leader Mark Carney will emphasize Canadian unity and resilience with a campaign stop in Gander, Newfoundland—a town known for its incredible hospitality when it sheltered thousands of stranded […]
Cincinnati, OH – While predicting the future isn’t easy, ConstructConnect’s experts provide invaluable insights to help industry professionals stay ahead. Twice a year, ConstructConnect hosts a 90-minute webcast, delivering a detailed economic outlook for the construction sector. The panel features leading economists from ConstructConnect, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Associated General Contractors […]
Orlando, FL – The 2025 Iron Workers/Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) Conference saw record-breaking attendance, with approximately 1,200 union workers, contractors, business owners, and industry leaders coming together to discuss the future of construction. The event focused on industry advancements, safety improvements, and business growth strategies. Unprecedented Attendance & Key Industry Topics The […]
Laval, Quebec – A tragic accident at a hand car wash in Laval’s Pont-Viau district claimed the life of one worker and left another person injured earlier this week. Incident Details The crash occurred on Tuesday, just before 11 a.m., at Lave Auto Pont Viau, near the intersection of Laurentides and Concorde boulevards, according to […]
Port-Cartier, Quebec – A sudden loss of visual references due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions caused a helicopter crash that injured four people in Quebec nearly two years ago, according to a new report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Incident Details The crash occurred on April 7, 2023, when a Bell 206L […]
Washington, D.C. – A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights the serious risks of on-the-job inhalation injuries, emphasizing the importance of worker training and safety measures to prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals. Key Findings: The Reality of Workplace Inhalation Injuries Researchers analyzed OSHA records from April 2011 to […]
London, ON – The Ontario government has expanded its correctional infrastructure with the reopening of the Regional Intermittent Unit at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, adding 110 new beds to accommodate minimum- and medium-risk adult inmates. This expansion is a key part of the province’s strategy to enhance public safety, support correctional staff, and improve inmate […]
Fredericton – The New Brunswick government has unveiled its 2025-26 budget, revealing a $599-million deficit, largely driven by increased health-care funding and a contingency plan to address potential U.S. trade tariffs. Finance Minister René Legacy acknowledged the financial strain, stating that previous revenue surpluses are no longer sufficient to balance the books. “It is difficult […]