New Infrastructure funding sources step up in Canada
/in front, news/by CANSA shrinking budget deficit is usually good news, but a drop in federal debt in Canada is raising concerns over delays in government efforts to funnel infrastructure money into projects. The country’s federal deficit is poised to drop by $1.1 billion, mainly due to government delays in keeping up with ambitious infrastructure spending pledges, says […]
Constructors mixed on new federal environmental assessment process
/in front, news/by CANSConstruction stakeholders offered cautious praise for the new federal environmental review process unveiled by Environment Minister Catherine McKenna Feb. 8, tempered by doubt and with a general caveat that it was too early for full analysis. Read more.
Feds move to include apprenticeship in infrastructure procurement policy
/in front, news/by CANSNew legislation has just been introduced supporting increased use of apprentices on infrastructure projects procured by the federal government. Recommended changes to the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act are included in Bill C-227 introduced by Toronto area MP Ahmed Hussen. Read more.
Daily Stats: Investment in New Housing Construction
/in front, news/by CANSInvestment in new housing construction in Nova Scotia (current dollars, unadjusted for seasonality) decreased 9.2 per cent in December 2017 compared to December 2016 to $60.9 million. Investment in new single-detached units decreased by 19.4 per cent to $33.5 million, while investment in apartment units increased by 18.7 per cent to $22.7 million. The relatively smaller semi-detached segment was down 37.1 per cent […]