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Trump says he will double tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum imports
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will double the tariff on steel...
Economic
What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday
OTTAWA — Industries that rely on steel and aluminum products are bracing for a f...
Economic
Carney promises ‘quick’ transition after meeting with Trudeau
OTTAWA — Newly minted Liberal leader Mark Carney is promising a "seamless" and "...
Government
The halcyon days of economic forecasting are in the past
In retrospect, those were halcyon days for economic forecasters prior to last fa...
Economic
Final renderings revealed for federal government’s Housing Design Catalogue
OTTAWA — Search through the design catalogue and circle your wish list items. F...
Government
OSSGA award winners honoured for community leadership, rehabilitation efforts
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) recen...
Associations
Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage
GANANOQUE, ONT. — At a housing construction site in Gananoque, Ont., Val spends...
Technology
Protecting your organization against fraud and wrong-doing
Every organization needs to be familiar with the types of defalcation and fraud...
Government
Economists outline potential tariff fallout at OCS conference
Tariff tension loomed large at a recent Ontario Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion Secretariat (OCS) c...
Economic
Ontario slaps 25 per cent surcharge on electricity to U.S., warns it could go higher
TORONTO — Ontario's surcharge of 25 per cent on electricity exported to the Unit...
Economic
Trump and commerce secretary indicate dairy and lumber tariffs may wait until April
WASHINGTON — U.S. tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber may not arrive until next...
Economic
With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill for the "Elbows up, Cana...
Government
Ironworkers Local 97 calls for ‘immediate end’ to Temporary Foreign Worker program
OTTAWA — Uncertainty and the threat of looming tariffs against Canada by U.S. Pr...
Labour
Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA — Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next...
Government
Merit Canada endorses Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
SASKATOON — Merit Canada, which represents Canada’s open shop construction assoc...
Government
Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion contract awarded for East Harbour Transit Hub
TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially awarded the construction contrac...
Projects
Minimal job gains in February as unemployment rate holds at 6.6%: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market felt a chill in February with employment “vi...
Economic
Feds urged not to ‘abandon apprenticeship supports’ by PCA
EDMONTON — The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is expressing...
Associations
Greater Toronto home sales down as mortgage costs, trade war weigh on buyers: board
TORONTO — Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell by more than one-quarter i...
Economic
Chicago hotel a symbol of city’s Pullman rail car heritage
Hotel Florence is a 144-year-old Queen Anne beauty that once graced the company...
US News
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties
WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second...
Government
Aecon profits rise but fall short of expectations
TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. is reporting a quarterly profit boost of 44 per cent...
Economic
McMaster University takes first place in MCAA 2025 Student Chapter Competition
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is congr...
Labour
CAF celebrates continuing efforts to advance equity in the skilled trades
OTTAWA — March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) and in recognition of the da...
Labour
Bird reports $470M of project awards across key sectors
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Bird Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇåion Inc. recently announced it has been awarde...
Projects
Nova Scotia premier pushing for momentum on Canadian free trade
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is looking to build momentum o...
Government
CHBA study reveals housing affordability worsened because of municipal delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Homebuilders’ Association (CHBA) has released its 2024 Mun...
Economic
P.E.I. may be small but the future is bright for men and women in roofing
Karolyn Willis got her start in construction at an early age. The Prince Edward...
Labour
Architects say Trump’s tariffs ‘blows a complete hole’ in continental trade agreement
WASHINGTON — The Canadian and Mexican architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agree...
Economic
The Skills Ontario International Women’s Day Celebration returns to Linamar
GUELPH, ONT. – Skills Ontario is once again hosting its Celebration for Internat...
Labour
Nominations open for 16th annual ESA Ontario Electrical Safety Awards
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The nomination period for the 2025 Ontario Electrical Safety...