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Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%
The Canadian economy added 64,000 jobs last month as the country’s population continues to rapidly grow.
Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey recently, which shows the unemployment rate continued to hold steady at 5.5 per cent for the third month in a row.
Canada’s labour market has cooled over the last year as interest rates have risen, but the unemployment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
The unemployment rate averaged 5.7 per cent in 2019, the year before COVID-19 upended economic trends.
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Canada invests $93.5M to accelerate home building in Hamilton
The Government of Canada and the City of Hamilton announced that they have reached an agreement to fast track over 2,600 housing units over the next three years. This work will help spur the construction of over 9,000 homes over the next decade.
The agreement, under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will provide over $93.5 million to eliminate barriers to building the housing we need, faster. It will allow for high-density development near rapid transit, including the future Hamilton LRT stations and make city-owned lands and brownfields available for development. Hamilton has also committed to expanding as-of-right zoning permission for housing, including amending a zoning by-law to allow for the construction of four residential units on one lot.
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Toronto continues to lead crane index
There were more cranes over construction sites in Toronto than the other 13 key markets combined in the latest crane count report from international property and construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB). Overall, the company found a net decrease in cranes in North America since the first quarter, which aligned with a high project completion rate.
Boston and Toronto were the only cities in the report with increased crane counts in Q3, with Toronto’s 240 cranes leading all 14 centres by a wide margin.
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WSIB double rebates for smaller businesses extended
TORONTO — In order to help smaller businesses prioritize improving health and safety, extra incentives through the WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence program, announced in June 2022, are being extended through the end of 2024.
The move means smaller businesses with up to 99 full-time employees can earn double the rebates in both 2023 and 2024 and receive $1,000 towards their health and safety plan in 2023 and 2024.
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Action, determination needed to influence change in EDI, says Khan at IHSA AGM
If we want to see a change in our world, someone’s got to take action, and if not you, then who?
That was the question Jennifer Khan, vice-president of inclusive diversity at EllisDon and keynote speaker at the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association’s annual general meeting, posed to the crowd.
It was also the question she had to think long and hard about before taking on the EDI role at EllisDon.
“I have a quote on my white board in my office…It says ‘if your heart’s not in it, your head and hands will not be motivated to excel,’” Khan stated.
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Non-residential permits rise 15% in August
A pair of hospital renovations, a new university building, a new correctional facility, and a new arena helped drive the value of non-residential permits into double-digit gains in August, pacing the consolidated Canadian permits figure to more modest growth as weakness continued in multi-unit construction intentions. The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 3.4 per cent in August, to $11.9 billion.
The total monthly value of non-residential permits rose 14.8 per cent, reaching $5 billion in August. Ontario and British Columbia led the growth. Ontario was up 28.5 per cent, a rise of $503.8 million, and British Columbia reported a rise of 45.5 per cent, gaining $326.2 million over July.
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CAGBC offers free low-carbon training to AECO professionals
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is leading an innovative effort to prepare professionals in the building and real estate industries for a future with reduced carbon emissions.
In a dynamic landscape of evolving regulations and surging demand for eco-friendly buildings, this innovative program aims to reskill the workforce and enhance industry collaboration, aligning with Canada’s ambitious goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Low Carbon Training Program, partially funded by the Canadian government, is poised to reshape the industry and position Canada for a sustainable future.
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Scotiabank Arena reimagining the fan experience
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) recently provided media with a behind-the-scenes look at the first phase of its $350 million Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination project. The updates to the 25-year-old arena, which will continue after the upcoming hockey and basketball seasons, aim to further enhance the best-in-class sports and entertainment destination that is home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors Basketball Club.
Once complete, the comprehensive multi-phase renovations will feature capital improvements to almost all areas within the venue including concourses, suites, premium clubs, retail spaces, food and beverage offerings, state-of-the-art technological innovations, and more.
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Advertise your products and service in TCA's Weekly E-Connect bulletin. This email blast is sent to the members on Tuesday morning of each week. Please visit our website, or contact Vishawn Thompson for details.
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Sentryon provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity, cloud and IT solutions to businesses with 20 to 100+ computers and has specialized experience in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries.
We are on a mission to help protect companies around the Toronto area from ransomware and other cyber-attacks, and we do this through continuous outreach and educational content aimed at business owners and senior executives.
To learn more about how to protect your company, please register for our free upcoming executive webinar on Oct. 25th entitled "Will Cyber Insurance Pay For Your Ransomware Attack?" - visit www.Sentryon-IT.com/cswebinar for more info and to register.
For more information visit: www.sentryon-it.com.
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TCA Free Members' Networking Workshop: November 1, 2023
TCA Members! Sign up to attend TCA's free members' networking workshop on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with industry peers, build strong professional relationships, and grow your business.
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TCA's Members' Networking Workshop aims to help you:
- Apply effective networking skills that help build and grow your business relations.
- Develop effective self-introduction and networking plans.
- Network with our sponsors and attend virtual networking sessions.
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TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!
TCA 79TH Annual Christmas Luncheon: December 1, 2023 - Hurry and Sign up Now!
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Tickets for our 79th Annual Christmas Luncheon are selling fast. Don't miss out on one of the biggest construction networking events that will be held on December 1, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.
To register/sponsor Or for the full details about the event, please click here.
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Exclusive Discount for TCA Members on publishing Certificates of Substantial Performance (CSPs) in the Daily Commercial News (DCN)! | | |
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All certificates and notices published in the Daily Commercial News (DCN) are a flat fee of $300 (plus tax). Special Affinity Pricing of $200 per certificate is available to all ConstructConnect subscribers and TCA members. | |
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**IMPORTANT: To apply the discount, please mention the offer at the time of order placement.**
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