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Ottawa and Ontario announce deal to reduce development charges

Ontario and the federal government have agreed to a cost-matched structure to provide a combined $8.8 billion over 10 years for infrastructure investments in Ontario with Canada’s share of the funding flowing through the Build...

Ontario act aims to streamline approvals

The Ontario government has introduced the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act that aims to speed up the construction of new homes by reducing barriers to homebuilding and clarifying and streamlining site plan rules.

BILD honours industry leaders at Chair's Dinner

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) celebrated the induction of Myron Pestaluky and Gary Gregoris into the BILD Hall of Fame, and presented Gabriel DiMartino and Jude Tersigni the Chair’s Award of Merit...

Wolseley Canada supporting Atlantic Canada trades students

Wolseley Canada has announced $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education.

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Ontario construction groups loving DC announcement

Ontario's construction associations are praising the March 30 joint announcement from the federal government and the government of Ontario of an $8.8 billion investment to create the Build Communities Strong Fund. The fund will assist...

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B.C. and Quebec groups don't feel provincial budgets do enough for construction sector

Industry groups in B.C. and Quebec have issued statements critical of their 2026 provincial budgets.

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