Crise du logement | Le ministre LeBlanc réclame un code du bâtiment uniforme au pays
AI Article Summary
Minister Dominic LeBlanc is advocating for a unified building code across Canada to help address the housing crisis. Currently, modular homes built in Fredericton are easier to export to the U.S. than sell within Canada due to varying provincial codes. A uniform building code would ease housing construction and internal trade. The Carney government aims to double the annual housing construction rate, and a mutual product recognition agreement was recently signed.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This initiative illustrates how a unified building code could speed up permit approvals and reduce costs for Canadian builders. For Quebec-based builders, it could become easier to sell prefabricated homes in other Canadian provinces. Standardization could also improve the supply chain and reduce timelines by simplifying regulatory requirements.
