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No tariffs for now. Looks like housing is back at the top of the Ontario election agenda.
- Patrick Flannery, editor
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The American National Association of Home Builders has posted the open letter below in reaction to Trump's order placing tariffs on imported Canadian goods. The letter is signed by Carl L. Harris, chairman of NAHB. Dear President Trump, Our country is facing a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis, which you recognized on your first day in office by issuing an executive order that seeks to increase housing supply and affordability.
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The government of Canada and the city of Peterborough, Ont., have announced they have reached an agreement to accelerate the construction of 356 homes over the next three years with plans for the construction of 2,531 homes over the next decade. This agreement under the second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund, will provide over $10.6 million. HAF requires action plans from local governments, unlocking funding to ensure the timely implementation of housing initiatives with subsequent payments upon delivering results.
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has welcomed Cheryl Clendenon, an award-winning interior designer and business coach, to the association’s team of North America-based industry advisors who provide strategic guidance to program members about the market. NKBA Global Connect is designed to help manufacturers understand business practices in the North American kitchen and bath sector, reduce risk, and prepare for successful entry into the market.
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The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $739.5 million (down 5.9 percent) to $11.7 billion in November, a second consecutive monthly decline, according to Statistics Canada. The residential sector led the decrease, followed by the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits issued in November declined 5.8 percent from the previous month and was up 2.1 percent on a year-over-year basis.
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Greg wins our January Dilemma with his solution to Maria’s confusion over energy rebates. Congratulations, Greg, you are entered to win our Q1 prize of a DEWALT 20V Drill with New Tabless Battery Technology!
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The Central Ontario Housing Summit, hosted by the Durham Region Homebuilders Association, got some useful education on Accessory Dwelling Units from an expert panel composed of Steve Brockstein (Tribute Communities), Kyle Bentley (city of Pickering), Paul Wirch (city of Pickering), John Taylor (town of Whitby), Alex Muzanovic (Muzanovic Design) and Paul Murray (LCM Project Management and General Contracting). ADUs have been top-of-mind as part of the solution to the housing crisis, with provincial and federal government encouraging municipalities to loosen rules around basement apartments and additional outbuildings on urban residential properties. ADUs are viewed positively by urban planners as a way to achieve “gentle densification” – increasing the living space of a given area without dramatically increasing congestion and infrastructure costs.
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I’ve been attending some Ontario association conferences over the last month and a major feature of each of them has been a steady drumbeat of complaint about municipal development charges. It’s certainly the position of RESCON and many at the Ontario Homebuilders Association that these charges are far too high, are escalating out of control, are not delivering the value they claim to be, are being redirected to purposes other than supporting development and, overall, are strangling builders ability to fund new projects and get the building going that the province desperately needs.
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Friend of Canadian Contractor Marc Espisito of Otis Interiors appeared on a recent TV episode of CBC's Marketplace to comment on home renovation work that show guests were claiming was substandard. Espisito and his wife and business partner, Jasmine Koblik, were guests on a recent episode of The Hammer and have appeared on the cover of the print magazine. The Marketplace episode highlights promises made by celebrity endorsers of renovation contractors and instances where they have fallen short.
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Vince is wondering how to vote in the upcoming Ontario election. Share your opinion for a chance to win a DeWalt 20V drill with new tabless battery technology!
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Canada, and especially Ontario, faces a housing crisis in which we are building less than half the new homes each year we are expected to need. But even so, housing starts dropped in Ontario in 2024. Radical action is clearly needed, and RESCON CEO Richard Lyall has some ideas. He joins The Hammer for some tough talk about the need for big cuts to development fees and taxes; new investment in infrastructure; harmonization of codes and standards; slashing of red tape in approvals process; the need to fight U.S. tariffs and more.
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Jared Kress of Metropolitan Floors and Chris Maskell of the National Floor Covering Association of Canada join The Hammer to set us straight on the impact insulation class (IIC) for flooring. This is the number that tells us how much a flooring product prevents sound transmission to the space below from footsteps. Some condo boards and architects are specifying crazy numbers for these ratings, but what you get in a lab is often not what you get in the field. Kress and Maskell take us through how the rating is calculated, what impacts the actual performance in your project and what you need to tell clients who think your floor can be made absolutely silent.
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Steve Johnston of Omnigence, a private equity firm investing in the construction sector, has a stark warning. He sees a real risk of long-term stagflation (inflation coupled with low productivity and high unemployment) in our present conditions and government policies. His white paper lays out the broad details, but he joins The Hammer to talk about the specific effects in Canada’s homebuilding sector and what will be needed to avoid them.
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Canada’s national trade show dedicated to concrete, construction and the aggregates industries is happening on Feb. 12-13 2025, in Toronto, Ont. The Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) 2025 will be the seventh annual show.
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The NAHB International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2024 show welcomed 76,000+ visitors from more than 100 countries.
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Join us February 13th, 2025, as the ECA hosts our largest event of the year, the Builders Connect Expo (BCE). The BCE will gather over 600+ member & industry leaders for a full day of engagement, learning, and celebration. Combining the best of two well-known events (our Builders Connect Luncheon and Hub of Construction Expo), the BCE will include:
A buffet breakfast and a keynote presentation from Eric Morin, Senior Analyst at CIBC Asset Management
A full trade show with over 70 booths, featuring members showcasing to members.
Our Builders Connect Luncheon program, featuring a keynote from Tyler Waye, a renowned leadership and expert on work, a speech from Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie, and our Volunteer Impact awards, videos & more.
Happy Hour - Enjoy a beverage and network with over 600+ industry leaders while being serenaded by Edmonton's own Leo Martinez.
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CHBA's Home Building Week in Canada is the national home building event of the year! Connect with industry leaders from across the country during an intensive series of Association business meetings and celebrate the best in home building and renovation from coast to coast. Taking place Sunday, May 11 to Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Brockville, Ont. - Must have a minimum 4 years experience in the residential construction industry
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Red Deer. Alta - We are looking for somebody to install and repair electrical systems in multifamily residential buildings.
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Kelowna, B.C. - We are seeking somebody to measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
» Apply now
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