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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that Canada must double its home construction efforts, building 430,000 to 480,000 homes annually until 2035, to restore housing affordability. Major cities like Montreal and Toronto face significant housing gaps, with Toronto needing a 70% increase in homebuilding over the next decade. The national strategy requires a modernized workforce, more private investment, fewer regulations, and advancements in construction technology to achieve these goals.

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) recognized top member companies with the R. Hugh Carroll Award for exemplary safety commitment in 2025. Multiple firms, including Rogol Electric and Symtech Innovations, were honored for their outstanding safety achievements. Additionally, certain members were given the new Recognition of Safety Achievement award for maintaining injury statistics below the industry average. Larry J. MacDonald of Black & McDonald Ltd. received the D.J.B. Wright Award for his leadership contributions to Ontario's electrical contracting industry.

A KPMG report shows that Canada's construction industry is increasingly investing in technology to improve productivity and address labor shortages. The sector is adopting digital tools such as AI, robotics, and BIM to boost efficiency and meet growing demands. However, economic challenges and procurement practices that emphasize cost over innovation remain obstacles. Sector leaders urge for policy reforms to facilitate this technological transition and address supply chain issues.

A KPMG survey indicates that Canadian construction companies continue to face a skilled labor shortage. Despite this challenge, advancements in technology have enhanced productivity and efficiency in the sector. The report highlights a shift towards increased tech investments as a strategic response to address the labor gap.

The CNESST released the investigation report on a fatal accident involving a worker from Terrassement Excavation Vallée that occurred on September 30, 2024, near Senneterre, Quebec. The accident happened during maintenance of a forest grinder when a worker's foot got stuck, leading to their tragic death. The investigation identified a lack of specific energy control procedures as a cause and emphasizes the need for energy control methods to prevent such accidents. CNESST plans to share the report with forestry sector stakeholders and educational institutions.

A tentative agreement has been reached between Quebec's construction association (APCHQ) and the construction union alliance, ending a residential construction strike that began on May 28. The agreement includes an 8% salary increase for 2025, with arbitration set for subsequent years under specific parameters. This agreement will be subject to ratification by both the union members and employers. The residential sector was the last of the four construction sectors in Quebec to renew its collective agreement.

The construction labor union Alliance has reached a tentative agreement with the APCHQ, ending the strike in the residential construction sector. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday evening, signaling a conclusion to ongoing negotiations. This development allows for the resumption of residential construction projects that had been stalled due to the strike.

An agreement in principle has been reached in the residential construction sector, leading to the end of a strike. The strike, which began on May 28, had affected numerous projects across the region. The resolution of the strike is expected to restart and accelerate halted construction activities. The terms of the agreement have yet to be fully disclosed.

The strike in the residential construction sector, which started on May 28, has come to an end. Both parties confirmed the conclusion of the strike on Wednesday evening. An agreement in principle has been reached, allowing work to resume. This marks a successful negotiation that has resolved the labor dispute in residential construction.

Elemental Energy has secured a $97 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for the Wedgeport Wind project in Nova Scotia. This project involves constructing 12 Nordex 7-MW turbines and a 138-kV transmission line to generate 84 MW of power, providing clean energy to over 30,000 homes and creating up to 85 construction jobs. The project, a collaboration with Stevens Wind and Sipekne’katik First Nation, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support local economic development through Mi'kmaq community involvement. Operations are expected to begin in late 2026.

JetZero, a startup in the aerospace industry, is planning to build a $4.7 billion factory in North Carolina. This facility aims to produce more fuel-efficient and spacious aircraft, creating 14,500 new jobs. The endeavor is part of the company's strategy to advance aviation technology and sustainability.

Kayla Vineham, a transmission and distribution engineer-in-training with CIMA+, has been awarded the 2025 Future Leaders Award by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Newfoundland and Labrador. She received this accolade during the organization's AGM in St. John's, acknowledging her leadership and commitment to consulting engineering. Vineham has extensive experience in structural projects and is now expanding her expertise in energy-related projects. This award marks CIMA+'s first industry recognition in the Atlantic provinces since its regional expansion.