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February GDP - Slight Downside Surprise
May 2, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsStatistics Canada released its February 2024 GDP figures April 30, and the results were not as good as their last estimates.
DHI Canada’s Spring Technical School is underway in Calgary
Apr 30, 2024 | General NewsDHI Canada’s Spring Technical School is underway in Calgary. Great student participation and great instructors working together to educate the Canadian door and hardware industry.
Masonite Announces Sale of Architectural Business Segment
Apr 24, 2024 | Industry NewsMasonite has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of all assets associated with the Architectural segment to subsidiaries of IBP Solutions, Inc.
Ontario Building Code 2024 Announced
Apr 11, 2024 | Industry NewsThe Government of Ontario has announced the 2024 Ontario Building Code, to be effective January 1, 2025.
Bank of Canada Maintains Policy Rate at 5% Yet Again
Apr 10, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsAs was widely expected, the Bank of Canada today maintained its policy interest rate at 5% and said it will continue quantitative tightening. However, the tone of the announcement offered hope of rate cuts to come.
DHI Canada Is Excited to Announce our New Online Newsletter
Apr 9, 2024 | Industry NewsThe Canadian Industry News newsletter covers trends in non-residential construction, the construction labour force, and the economy, plus happenings at DHI Canada and general events of interest to our community.
Rick Hansen Foundation and Canadian Urban Institute Webinar on Accessibility
Apr 9, 2024 | General NewsThe Rick Hansen Foundation and the Canadian Urban Institute are hosting a webinar to discuss making city infrastructure accessible.
Forecast for Non-residential Building Construction
Apr 4, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsNon-residential building construction is forecasted to be soft for 2024, according to Statics Canada's Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey
In Memory of Robert Harry (Bob) Edmonds
Apr 4, 2024 | Industry NewsIn his 91st year and very grateful for a wonderful life, Bob passed away peacefully on March 26 ready to join the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Patricia, who left us in 2005. Devoted and loving father of Kathy (Chris), Chris (Kristen), Jackie, and Bruce (Sandra).
DHI Canada's Economic Forecast - March 2024
Apr 2, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsDHI Canada is pleased to present the March 2024 quick economic analysis and forecast, looking at what's driving the economy and what we can expect to happen (along with risks to the forecast).