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Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently. In a joint announcement, the two governments say they'll work together when addressing the broader impacts of these projects...
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B.C. private member’s bill on ‘labour-neutral’ procurement praised and condemned
VICTORIA – A private member’s bill introduced Thursday (March 5) by Prince Georg...
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B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation s...
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Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of recent agreements with t...
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Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement on major project assessments
EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will...
Government
B.C. private member’s bill on ‘labour-neutral’ procurement praised and condemned
VICTORIA – A private member’s bill introduced Thursday (March 5) by Prince Georg...
Government
B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation s...
Government
Feds release Musqueam title agreements covering much of greater Vancouver
OTTAWA — The federal government has released details of recent agreements with t...
Government
Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for...
Government
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA — British Columbia's southern population centres will be facing winter...
Government
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says uranium deal with India marks ‘great day’
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is applauding a move by India's governme...
Government
CISC president Loomis to step down, announces bid for Hamilton mayor
HAMILTON, ONT. – Canadian Institute of Steel °µÍø½ûÇøion (CISC) president and C...
Government
Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming
REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are set to return to the legislature today for...
Government
Prosecution in J. Cote & Son case asking for $1 million fine
B.C. crown prosecutors signalled a stern warning to the construction industry, c...
Government
Manitoba budget set to be revealed on March 24 as province deals with growing deficit
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government is expected to release its latest budget on...
Government
Alberta budget comes with spending hikes, $9.4B deficit and no balance on the horizon
EDMONTON — Alberta’s new budget will carry an eye-popping $9.4-billion deficit a...
Government
Multibillion-dollar budget deficit on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget
EDMONTON - It’s budget day in Alberta, and the overarching question is not whet...
Government
B.C. launches $400M fund to directly invest in private projects
VICTORIA — British Columbia has launched a $400 million fund to directly invest...
Government
Ottawa spending $3.7 billion to boost military housing stock
OTTAWA — The federal government will spend $3.7 billion to build 6,000 more hous...
Government
B.C. property firms say $91M tax bill will jeopardize future construction projects
VANCOUVER — British Columbia property companies controlled by prominent develope...
Government
B.C. receives $170M through Build Canada Homes to accelerate homebuilding
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has partnered with the federal government, through...
Government
Eby says B.C. could fight lumber tariffs in U.S. courts
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said a ruling by the United States...
Government
Federal government announces new workforce alliances to address bottlenecks
OTTAWA – In addition to the federal government’s new Workforce Alliance in Advan...
Government
Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officials
WINNIPEG — A developer rejected suggestions Thursday that money he gave to two W...
Government
Alberta’s Smith to address province in live pre-budget TV broadcast
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV...
Government
UPDATE: Former Winnipeg bureaucrat grilled over meetings, emails with contract bidder
THE LATEST -Â A former chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg is...
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Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says
VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister describes the government's budget...
Government
Janice Charette to be Canada’s top trade negotiator during CUSMA review
OTTAWA — Canada's former top public servant Janice Charette will serve as the co...
Government
Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz questioned about money received from contractor
WINNIPEG — Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz faced questions at a public inquiry Th...
Government
Two new reports scold Vancouver for missing amenities contributions, incomplete land sales information
Vancouver’s independent auditor general has just released two highly critical re...
Government
Alberta’s Smith says ‘significant’ deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in sto...
Government
Doig River First Nation, B.C. government look for input on land-use project
VICTORIA — Doig River First Nation and the provincial government are looking for...
Government
Paving complete on new Steveston interchange
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has announced paving is complete for the new Ste...
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CHBA poll shows ‘widespread dissatisfaction’ with federal homeownship affordability efforts
OTTAWA - New public opinion research conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian H...
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B.C. seeks to appeal DRIPA ruling in top court, says ‘core democratic values’ at risk
VICTORIA - A First Nations leader says the British Columbia government wants ame...
Government , Resource
Calgary’s bold bet: Turning empty offices into thousands of downtown homes
In many North American cities, downtown office towers still have the look of mon...
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What oil price shocks mean for U.S. construction after the start of operation epic fury
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B.C. private member’s bill on ‘labour-neutral’ procurement praised and condemned
VICTORIA – A private member’s bill introduced Thursday (March 5) by Prince Georg...
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Two-tower Baydo Apartments to add 388 rentals to Burnaby by 2027
BURNABY, B.C. — The federal government, along with Baydo Group, has announced ov...
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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Women on the frontlines of construction safety
International Women’s Day offers an opportunity to recognize the growing role wo...
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Women4Climate marks first year under ZEIC banner
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Grays Port project on Arctic Ocean advances to EA stage
West Kitikmeot Resources (WKR) Corp. celebrated a major milestone in advancing t...
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Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA — Some of Canada's renewable energy organizations are applauding commitme...
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International Women’s Day: Stories of sisterhood and strength in construction
For more than 100 years International Women’s Day (IWD) has been celebrated, wit...