U.S. Congress challenges tariffs – Canadian renovation and homebuilding news for Feb. 13, 2026
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U.S. House votes down tariffs on Canada

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution against President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, delivering a stinging rebuke to the administration for launching a trade war on its northern neighbour. The House voted...

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Former CGC CEO tapped to lead North American parent company

USG, parent company of Canadian Gypsum Company, has announced that president and CEO Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than 30 years of service. Concurrent with this news, USG's board of directors...

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2025 dismal for single-family construction: StatCan

In December, the total value of building permits issued in Canada increased $821.3 million (6.8 percent) to $12.8 billion. The increase was led by the residential sector ($533.5 million) and supported by the non-residential sector...

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RESCON releases pre-budget submission

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is urging the provincial government to take a series of bold steps in its upcoming budget to address the most severe housing crisis the province has ever faced....

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Quebec Housing touts sustainability achievements

The time has come to look in the rearview mirror and measure the distance traveled. Indeed, in the last year, the APCHQ has carried out projects that are gradually transforming the construction sector to make...

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B.C. First Nation barges houses for reuse

The Shishalh First Nation on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast has completed an innovative  housing project by rescuing and relocating existing homes instead of demolishing them. The Nation, working with Renewal Development and Wesgroup Properties, has delivered...

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Charity Case: The Dilemma, February 2026

Carol likes to give, but her generous ways threaten to put her in a pinch when her friend comes to her with a special request. Solve Carol's Dilemma for a chance with a DeWalt angle...

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