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Harbourfront development in Saint John, N.B. gets $24M in government backing
SAINT JOHN, N.B.—The federal, provincial and municipal governments announced…
Mining firms approve construction of $1.7B gold mine extension in western Quebec
CALGARY—The Canadian Malartic Mine says its owners have approved…
Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public transit systems
OTTAWA—The federal Liberal government is promising cash-strapped cities billions…
Mississauga locks in $158M in funding for rapid transit corridor, other infrastructure
Mississauga, Ont. has secured $113.5 million from the federal…
Top 10 Canadian construction trends to watch in 2021
After a turbulent 2020, which forced the industry to…
Ontario municipalities get $695M in added relief to buttress shaky budgets
Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park have announced another tranche…
From the editor… Eager to build, but waiting to be shown the money
It won’t surprise anyone the outlook for Canada’s construction…
No clear trajectory: Uncertainty likely the only certainty for 2021
Someone with 20/20 vision, by definition, has normal eyesight…
40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction
INNOVATION. DYNAMISM. TRADITION. There is no shortage of…
Brampton, Ont. flood prevention project moving forward with funding from feds
A nearly $100 million project that involves replacing bridges,…
Champion Iron approves $512.6M expansion of Bloom Lake mine in Quebec
MONTREAL—Champion Iron Ltd. says it will move ahead with…
Alberta eyes tolls to pay for new roads, bridges
EDMONTON—The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would bring…
Feds split rapid housing cash between big cities, offer up rest for projects
OTTAWA—Fifteen cities will share $500 million in federal funding…
Mayors, construction industry, call on Ontario and feds for infrastructure money
Ontario’s largest municipalities are asking the federal and provincial…
‘Dramatic’ drop in tenders creating work shortage for Ontario contractors: RCCAO
The civil construction sector has weathered the COVID-19 storm…
Hydro-Quebec to spend $750M to refurbish Carillon hydro plant on Ottawa River
A major refurbishment project at a 753 megawatt hydro…
‘Way of the future’: Surety association encourages shift to digital bonds
From rethinking paper invoices to social distancing during toolbox…
Infrastructure bank, Alberta partner on $815M irrigation infrastructure expansion
A new agreement between the Alberta government, the Canada…
Infrastructure bank to invest $10B in priority areas for pandemic recovery
OTTAWA—The Liberal government is promising to finally spend $10…
Nova Scotia invests $25M for new hospital in North Cumberland region
PUGWASH, N.S.—The Nova Scotia government says it will invest…
