Ontario’s institutional component leads decline in non-residential building permits, June 2025
Electrical Business

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In June 2025, the value of building permits in Canada decreased by $1.2 billion to $12 billion, largely due to a decline in Ontario's institutional component. Non-residential permits fell by $863.8 million, with significant impacts in the institutional and commercial sectors. The residential construction sector also saw a decline, primarily in multi-family housing in British Columbia. Despite these declines, certain areas, such as industrial construction in Quebec and Ontario, experienced increases.