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Ontario and Alberta lead national decline in single-family home construction investment, April 2025

Anthony Capkun June 19, 2025 2 min read
Electrical Business
Ontario and Alberta lead national decline in single-family home construction investment, April 2025
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In April 2025, Canada's total investment in building construction dropped by $741.9 million to $22.3 billion, with significant declines in both the residential and non-residential sectors. The residential sector experienced a 4.5% decrease, notably in the multi-unit and single-family components. Ontario and Alberta led the national downturn in single-family home construction. The non-residential sector saw a slight decline, despite an increase in institutional investments, led by Alberta.