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Residential sector leads April permit values to significant decline

Adam Freill June 12, 2025 2 min read
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Residential sector leads April permit values to significant decline
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In April, the total value of building permits in Canada declined by 6.6%, largely due to a decrease in the residential sector. Residential construction intentions fell to $7.4 billion, with a significant drop in multi-family dwelling permits, particularly in British Columbia. Conversely, non-residential building permits rose by 3.3%, led by industrial and commercial sectors, especially in Ontario. Overall, Ontario saw an increase in non-residential permits, while British Columbia experienced the largest decline in residential permits.