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Government Steps to the Fore on Affordable Housing
Mar 25, 2024 | Industry NewsThe Canadian government, along with provincial counterparts, is making affordable housing a priority. The Federal Government’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) has targeted the construction of up to 100,000 new affordable homes to be built in the coming decade, along with repairing or renewing up to 300,000 existing homes. New homes
Job Vacancies in Canada Down Almost 4% Q4 2023
Mar 20, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsJob Vacancies in Canada fell by 3.8% in Q4 2023 as the economy continues to soften.
Construction Employment in February Up Over January, But Down Year-over-year
Mar 14, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsNEW: analysis of StatsCan Labour Market Report! Employment in construction for February 2024 was up 0.7% nationwide compared to January, but is down 0.6% compared to February 2023. The average hourly wage was down slightly, but weekly hours worked were up.
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction”
Mar 8, 2024 | Industry NewsIt is a time to highlight all the great initiatives and work of women within the industry. Women In Construction Week - Mar 4-10, 2024
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Shelley Thomas, BBA, AHC
Mar 8, 2024 | Industry NewsDHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Shelley Thomas, BBA, AHC
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Karen Rankin
Mar 7, 2024 | Industry NewsDHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Karen Rankin
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Kelly Hurst-Fradette
Mar 6, 2024 | Industry NewsDHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Kelly Hurst-Fradette
Bank of Canada Continues to Hold the Line on Interest Rates
Mar 6, 2024 | Economic News and ForecastsMarch 6, 2024 - the Bank of Canada once again held the line on its policy interest rate, keeping it at 5% as widely expected. However...
DHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Susan Kedzo
Mar 5, 2024 | Industry NewsDHI Canada Honours Our “Women In Construction” - Susan Kedzo
De La Fontaine Welcomes KBO Sales to Its Sales Force
Mar 5, 2024 | Industry NewsDe La Fontaine Industries welcomed KBO Sales Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL., to its sales force. The KBO Sales team, represented by Mike Overton (principal), John Kay (principal), Kyle Albrecht and Lacey Owens, have over 30 years of experience in the doors, frames and hardware industry.