Labour shortages have long been a concern in Canada’s construction industry — and they are projected to persist in the coming years. According to the 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report by BuildForce Canada, meeting workforce demand will require a multifaceted strategy. This includes boosting youth recruitment and training, while also increasing participation from […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet virtually with Canada’s premiers today to coordinate a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. For the second consecutive day, Carney has stepped away from election campaigning to address Trump’s aggressive trade measures, which include a 25% tariff on automobile and auto part imports. […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada and the United States will engage in comprehensive negotiations for a new economic and security relationship immediately following the Canadian federal election. Carney also informed U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that Canada will introduce retaliatory tariffs next week in response to Trump’s […]
TORONTO – Support Ontario Youth (SOY) has wrapped up another successful season of its Tools in the Trades Boot Camp, with 1,089 participants gaining hands-on training in the skilled trades. The program helped individuals explore career opportunities and connect with industry professionals. “As a woman new to the trades, Tools in the Trades allowed me […]
TORONTO – A man in his 30s has died following an industrial accident near Queens Quay West and Rees Street in downtown Toronto early this morning. The incident occurred at 1:53 a.m., according to Toronto police. The worker was initially transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but later succumbed to them. The Ministry of […]
OTTAWA – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has welcomed a significant $8.5 million investment from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, aimed at advancing wood construction projects across the province. The Government of Canada is contributing $4.7 million, while Quebec’s government is investing $3.83 million. Funding Allocation for Key […]
The long-anticipated Grimsby Innovation Centre has officially entered its first phase, beginning with the demolition of four existing buildings to make way for the seven-hectare, $120-million development. Located at 115-169 South Service Rd., just east of Casablanca Boulevard, the site previously housed NRB Modular Solutions. The entire project will be completed in four phases over […]
Constructing in crowded city centers where underground infrastructure is dense is never simple, but engineers in the U.K. continue to prove their resourcefulness. A recent example is a new student accommodation project for the London School of Economics (LSE), located in the heart of London. Developed by Dominus and built by McAleer & Rushe, the […]
OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign gains momentum, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Canada has officially endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in his bid to become prime minister. In a letter of support, Arnie Stadnick, vice-president of the Boilermakers, praised Poilievre’s commitment to Canadian workers, highlighting his recently announced “Boots not Suits” program. “This […]
LONDON — The Ontario government has completed renovations at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre in London, expanding capacity with an additional 110 beds for minimum- and medium-security adult inmates. The project involved repurposing the Regional Intermittent Unit, which officially reopened on March 24. Alongside the expansion, the facility has created 45 new correctional officer positions for […]