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Ontario Building Code 2024 Announced
Apr 11, 2024 | Industry NewsThe Government of Ontario has announced the 2024 Ontario Building Code, to be effective January 1, 2025.
Bank of Canada Maintains Policy Rate at 5% Yet Again
Apr 10, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsAs was widely expected, the Bank of Canada today maintained its policy interest rate at 5% and said it will continue quantitative tightening. However, the tone of the announcement offered hope of rate cuts to come.
DHI Canada Is Excited to Announce our New Online Newsletter
Apr 9, 2024 | Industry NewsThe Canadian Industry News newsletter covers trends in non-residential construction, the construction labour force, and the economy, plus happenings at DHI Canada and general events of interest to our community.
Rick Hansen Foundation and Canadian Urban Institute Webinar on Accessibility
Apr 9, 2024 | General NewsThe Rick Hansen Foundation and the Canadian Urban Institute are hosting a webinar to discuss making city infrastructure accessible.
Forecast for Non-residential Building Construction
Apr 4, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsNon-residential building construction is forecasted to be soft for 2024, according to Statics Canada's Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey
In Memory of Robert Harry (Bob) Edmonds
Apr 4, 2024 | Industry NewsIn his 91st year and very grateful for a wonderful life, Bob passed away peacefully on March 26 ready to join the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Patricia, who left us in 2005. Devoted and loving father of Kathy (Chris), Chris (Kristen), Jackie, and Bruce (Sandra).
DHI Canada's Economic Forecast - March 2024
Apr 2, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsDHI Canada is pleased to present the March 2024 quick economic analysis and forecast, looking at what's driving the economy and what we can expect to happen (along with risks to the forecast).
Yes, We Have No Recession (So Far)
Mar 28, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsStatistics Canada today released its January 2024 GDP data, and the news is surprisingly good. While there may still be a recession in the indeterminate future, it doesn't look like it will be due to Q1 2024.
Job Vacancies in Canada Down Almost 4% Q4 2023
Mar 20, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsJob Vacancies in Canada fell by 3.8% in Q4 2023 as the economy continues to soften.
Construction Employment in February Up Over January, But Down Year-over-year
Mar 14, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsNEW: analysis of StatsCan Labour Market Report! Employment in construction for February 2024 was up 0.7% nationwide compared to January, but is down 0.6% compared to February 2023. The average hourly wage was down slightly, but weekly hours worked were up.