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In Memory of Tracey Leigh Rutherford

Jul 4, 2022 | General News

​It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of Tracey Leigh Rutherford of Kitchener, Ontario. Tracey passed away in her home on April 18, 2022 at 64, at the time of her choosing, surrounded by her family.


April GDP and May Forecast Released by Statistics Canada, and it's About as Expected

Jun 30, 2022 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada today released April GDP, showing a 0.3% growth over March's figures. This is slightly higher than the 0.2% forecast (see below). In investment in non-residential construction, all sectors showed growth...


Don't Take Chances - Hire a Professional

Jun 28, 2022 | Social Media Posts to Share

The Door and Hardware Institute and its accredited members know from years of witnessing disastrous events that codes, standards, and disability laws are effective when they underpin the design of door openings.


Featured Partners Portal

Jun 7, 2022 | Social Media Posts to Share

Are you a manufacturer of Door and Hardware related products and would like to introduce them DHI Canada members? Look no further, set up your profile in the new DHI FEATURED PARTNERS PORTAL.


Surprise! Or not - BoC Hikes Benchmark Rate Another 50 BP

Jun 1, 2022 | Economic News and Forecasts

As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased its benchmark rate another 50 basis points to 1.5%. The announcement of the rate hike was accompanied by a very hawkish statement, affirming that the Bank's position is “interest rates will need to rise further.”


Q1 GDP, March GDP and Flash Forecast for April Reported by StatsCan

May 31, 2022 | Economic News and Forecasts

Statistics Canada reported that Q1 2022 GDP came in at an annualized rate of 3.1% - substantially lower than the 5.7% indicated last month (see article below) due to a drop in international export volumes. Business investment in non-residential structures was up 2.9% compared to Q4 2021...


DHI Member Certified Professionals

May 31, 2022 | Social Media Posts to Share

DHI members are experts in all aspects of door safety and security for the built environment. Their training takes years to master and it culminates in very rigorous exams that lead to industry respected and recognized credentials.


In Memory of Brenda Hart

May 20, 2022 | General News

Sadly, DHI Capital City Chapter Member Brenda Hart passed away on May 14, 2022.


DHI has credentialed more than 2,000 certified door security and safety professionals

May 17, 2022 | Social Media Posts to Share

Their skills provide the balance of life safety and security for millions of building occupants.


Congratulations Champs

May 2, 2022 | Industry News

We’ve just completed two successful regional schools and we have a number of students to congratulate for passing the exam and obtaining the accreditation they worked so hard for. We also need to congratulate another member who successfully passed his AHC exam – the end of a long challenging journey.


 
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