Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | November 19, 2025 OTTAWA — The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) recently hosted its largest Hill Day, bringing 115 delegates from across the construction sector to hold more than 100 meetings scheduled with parliamentarians. It was an opportunity to discuss the recently unveiled budget, the newly released Major Projects…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | November 18, 2025 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a crucial budget vote Monday evening, one that could have sent Canadians to the polls this winter but instead propped up the minority Liberal government. Members of Parliament ended weeks of drama and speculation about the…

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November 13, 2025 Construction incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Fracture Core Activity: Construction labour supply or general labour supply Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2025-Oct ID Number: 2025155270011 A…

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BC Building Trades Press Release | Friday, November 14, 2025 VICTORIA – BC Building Trades celebrates transformational investment into trades training system For the first time in over twenty years, the BC Government is making a historic $241 million-dollar investment into the trades training system. “As the backbone of trades training in BC, the BC…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | November 14, 2025 OTTAWA – Eighteen construction sector organizations have joined forces, penning a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney in the wake of his latest major projects list. They are urging the Liberals to rethink their procurement practices when it comes to building Canada up on a…

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Richmond News | Nono Shen, The Canadian Press | November 13, 2025 TERRACE, B.C. — The federal government announced Thursday the latest list of major building projects to be considered for fast-track approval under legislation passed in June — a list focused entirely on critical minerals and energy. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement…

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HAVAN | November 13, 2025 Measure Twice, Cut Once –Feature Episodes Spotlight Housing Supply, Building Science, Financing, and Environmental Stewardship. This fall, HAVAN podcast Measure Twice, Cut Once delivers again with high-impact episodes focused on the issues shaping homebuilding in Metro Vancouver. From housing supply pressures to high-performance windows, construction financing, and deconstruction, industry leaders…

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ICBA | November 13, 2025 SURREY & CALGARY – As the federal government unveils its next batch of major projects today, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) in B.C. and Alberta has signed on to a coalition letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carneyto commit to open and fair procurement – rejecting building-trades-union-only monopolies and exclude the…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | November 10, 2025 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney came close to telling a Bay Street audience Friday that he will secure a new pipeline for Alberta, offering his strongest endorsement of the idea yet. During an armchair talk at the Canadian Club Toronto, Carney told the audience…

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Journal of Commerce | Don Procter | November 10, 2025 The fall federal budget offers encouraging signals for Western Canada’s construction sector, though turning policy into timely projects is not without logistical and regulatory hurdles. Budget 2025’s $115 billion commitment to infrastructure over five years is what the B.C. construction sector has been calling on for…

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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist | November 5, 2025 QUICK SUMMARY: What are we to make of the much-anticipated federal budget presented by the “new” Liberal government helmed by Prime Minister Mark Carney? It is fair to say the advance hype was breathless. Unfortunately, the 493-page document falls short relative to the expectations stoked by government…

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Journal of Commerce | Jocelyne Fleming | November 7, 2025 This year’s federal budget is, at its core, about building, and about building faster than ever before. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, the Canadian government has set out an ambitious vision for growth and productivity that centres on manufacturing, infrastructure and the built environment. For…

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Journal of Commerce | Don Wall | November 7, 2025 Construction stakeholders say the Mark Carney government’s first budget highlights the essential role major project spending will play in transforming the Canadian economy during a time of threats and uncertainty – and the indispensable contribution constructors will play in creating a new capital-rich economic future. The…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | November 4, 2025 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget takes a big swing at making Canada’s economy a more attractive place to invest with billions of dollars for infrastructure and new tax opportunities for business. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the long-anticipated budget in the…

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by Jordan Bateman | ICBA | Oct 31, 2025 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist QUICK SUMMARY: Homebuilding in Canada is slowing sharply in major regions like Metro Vancouver and Toronto, with many projects delayed or cancelled as demand softens and population growth cools, threatening jobs and economic growth. While Ottawa aims to double housing construction…

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On behalf of WorkSafeBC –> WorkSafeBC has created two new animated videos about return-to-work (RTW), for workers and employers, and they invite you to share them as you see fit.   The videos were created to support injured workers and their employers with better understanding their RTW obligations, what to expect after a workplace injury, their role…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | October 30, 2025 VICTORIA — The Province of B.C. has announced it is making 187 amendments to 38 regulations across 10 ministries to reduce red tape, improve permitting timelines and make government services more efficient and accessible. It’s all part of the Better Regulations for British Columbians (BR4BC)…

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Pain BC is excited to announce the launch of the Guide Line, their new free text-based support program for tradespeople in BC living with persistent pain. Workers in the trades face some of the most physically demanding jobs and many develop ongoing pain as a result. The Guide Line connects workers with trained staff who offer personalized support, trusted…

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Journal of Commerce | Don Procter | October 29, 2025 Personal protective equipment in the trades has historically been made with men in mind, but a recent event in Vancouver showcased several PPE suppliers that carry lines designed specifically for women. For many tradeswomen attending the event it was a surprise. “After all these years in…

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