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A new report from Electricity Canada, titled Build Things Faster, explains the urgency of expanding Canada’s clean power resources to meet national decarbonization goals and identifies five barriers to reaching those goals.
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The Government of Canada is building an immigration system that is designed to help address labour needs and strengthen French communities.
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Two hundred and seventy female high school students received a hands-on introduction into the possibilities of the skilled construction, industrial and automotive trades at the brand new Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus in Cambridge, Ont., in May.
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Team Ontario is coming back from the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg with 39 medals. The contest was held at the end of May with the closing ceremony taking place May 27. Team Ontario took home 39 medals: 15 gold, 14 silver and 10 bronze.
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So, let’s get to the question: Why is there a housing shortage in Canada when the rate of home completions over the past 10 years is roughly in balance with the rate of new household formations? By Steve Ryan
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For years, builders have been very vocal about Canada’s lack of housing supply causing high prices. Of course, housing prices continued rising and it became clear taxes were not the solution. The emperor (government) had no clothes. Average home prices topped over one million dollars in B.C. and Ontario. By Casey Edge
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In this edition of The Hammer, editor Kaitlin Secord sits down with Owen Thompson and Marilena Tricarico of Desjardin’s RenoAssistance to discuss their annual Renovation Intentions survey results and what these results can teach contractors. We also chat about strategy for navigating renovations in today’s economy and climate.
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Now is the time for builders, contractors and even homeowners to consider protection against water infiltration from potential flooding. With high water levels and extreme weather from climate change, we are bound to experience residential water penetration problems. Join Maxime Duzyk, Director of Building Science with Huntsman Building Solutions, as he discusses what we should be thinking as far as protecting home basements from water damage. Sometimes water infiltration may be inevitable, so products that can withstand a flood and even maintained after they have been submerged in water, need to be considered. For example, using building materials that are not affected by water, like metal framing and spray foam insulation that is rated a class five by FEMA and that can survive wetting and drying, and be successfully cleaned after a flood. Join Maxime as he talks about building trend options that despite the forecast will protect the home.
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Milwaukee Tool introduces of their new M18 FUEL Drill and Impact Driver with ONE-KEY.
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MONK Renovations, in Halifax, N.S., are seeking two well rounded carpenters who have the knowledge and skills to renovate and build, we typically focus on the following types of renovations: Bathroom / Kitchens / Basements & Additions
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M&G Fencing Inc., located in Azilda, Ont., has an immediate opening for the full-time position of: Warehouse / Yard Attendant.
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Whiponic Wellputer is located in the town of Norman Wells, N.W.T. servicing the Sahtu Region. They are seeking a Red Seal Carpenter with a minimum Class 5 & Drivers Abstract required.
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Edge Group, located in Burnaby, B.C., is a full service general contracting and building restoration company. They are seeking a construction project manager/ estimator with minimum 3 -5 years experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
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