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Building Permits, June 2025
August 14, 2025 In June, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $1.2 billion (-9.0%) to $12.0 billion. Ontario’s institutional component (-$1.4 billion) led the decline in construction intentions in June, after driving the growth in May. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in June decreased 9.5% from the… Read More…
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Investment in Building Construction, May 2025
August 6, 2025 The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $491.4 million to $21.8 billion in May. Investment in the residential sector fell 3.0%, while the non-residential sector edged down 0.4%. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of investment in building construction in May was down 2.3% from the previous month and was up 3.1%… Read More…
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Ontario Electrical League Welcomes Premier to Highlight Skilled Training Investment
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ABB Invests in Made in Canada with Installation Products that Electrify Our World
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EB Horsman Introduces Sean O’Brien as New Burnaby Branch Manager
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Ontario Skilled Training Investment Includes NETCO and IBEW
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