Targeted relief on aluminum and steel: Stability is still needed
/in front, news/by CANSThe Canadian construction industry is encouraged by the Canadian government’s decision to provide relief on specific aluminum and steel products. “Our industry has been hit hard over the last few months, and this relief will bring some much needed good news as we are working hard at building the infrastructure that Canadians need,” said Mary […]
Liberals hope infrastructure funding change solves construction delays, cost concerns.
/in front, news/by CANSCanada’s infrastructure minister says an overhaul of how the government approves funding for projects should solve concerns about construction delays and escalating costs. Read more.
Infrastructure Minister ‘laser-focused’ on construction projects for 2019
/in front, news/by CANSPrime Minister Justin Trudeau built a successful 2015 election platform around a core promise: Short-term deficits will boost the economy through a massive increase in infrastructure spending. With less than a year to go before voters cast their judgment in the next federal election, the deficits have materialized. The promised return to balance by 2019 […]
Who will rebuild after a climate disaster as workers retire and weather worsens?
/in front, news/by CANSWhen flood waters recede and hurricane-force winds die down, Canadians can expect it will take longer for their homes to be rebuilt or their power to be restored if the country’s labour market doesn’t soon catch up to the realities of climate change. Read more.