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Canadian Contractor

Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Experts discuss what to expect in 2021 and beyond.

The Allure of Alair
The move from owner-operator to franchise owner works out for the Chuba brothers.
EllisDon embraces COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Pilot program
In a continued effort to ensure the highest level…
Skills Ontario applauds and supports Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund to boost economic recovery
The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and…

Editorial: Looking Ahead
Let’s start out 2021 with a look at the…
Construction sector coalition urges federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments
A coalition of construction sector associations have allied to…
Fortress Building Products partners with Powerhouse Building Solutions
Fortress Building Products is teaming up with Canadian building…
Home Construction Regulatory Authority begins operations
A new Ontario regulator, improving protection for new home…

The Hammer Episode #10: Building Back Better – Jim Mandeville, FirstOnSite
From wildfires to floods to ice storms, our country…

StatsCan building permits report: November 2020
The total value of building permits rose 12.9% to $9.4 billion…
Ottawa to offer grants for energy-efficient retrofits
In its November 30 fall economic statement, the federal…
Niagara Home Builders support Ontario COVID measures
The Niagara Home Builders’ Association (NHBA) and the Ontario…
Residential and renovation construction to continue during Ontario lockdown
Ontario premier Doug Ford has released a list of…
Orr named to Order of Canada
A Saskatoon engineer who was a key driver in…
Construction to continue in Quebec during lockdown
Canadian Press reports construction sites and factories will remain…
EllisDon’s ABEEL launches Shaping the Future sponsorship program
EllisDon’s Alliance of Black Employee and Leadership (ABEEL) launches…
Home Hardware launches Inspired Home Collection
Home Hardware has launched its first-ever Inspired Home Collection…

The Hammer Episode #9: The Arch of Pandemic – Suzanne Bernier, SB Crisis Consulting
Pandemic response expert Suzanne Bernier joins The Hammer to…

The Hammer Epsiode #8: Maxime Duzyk and Joe Upper, Huntsman Building Solutions
On this special episode of The Hammer, sponsored by…

The Ryan Report: Here we go again – An analysis of the impact of COVID-19
As case counts rise, we may be facing a…

Today’s Builder: Truth in budgeting
Most major financial decisions centre around a budget. They…
It’s not the boogeyman
Karen is relieved to find out from John Bleasby…
Good goal, bad timing
Nathan feels the timing is bad for Ontario to…
StatsCan Building Permits reports: October 2020
Municipalities issued building permits worth $8.2 billion in October,…
HCRA releases new licensing fees and conduct guidelines
In preparation for its launch early next year, the…
Ontario MOL to cap WSIB premiums, allow NL working-at-heights certifications
In a call with Canadian Contractor, Ontario Minister of…
Serious Labs, GPRC announce partnership for virtual reality technical training
Serious Labs and Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) have…
Is your website ready for the Jan. 1 AODA deadline?
The Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will…
Geoff Smith brings deep thinking in a fun package
Building Week, the online version of The Buildings Show,…
WRLA reports positive moves by Saskatchewan and feds
Earlier this year, WRLA invested in an economic impact…