NEWS

The Ontario government is launching Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry (OER). This new secure digital portal includes a self-tracker that allows workers to record and track exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

Build Canada Homes (BCH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to engage Canadian firms specializing in modern methods of construction (MMC), a move aimed at accelerating the delivery of affordable housing across the country.

Ontario is bringing new labour mobility and free-trade regulations into force Jan. 1 aimed at helping employers, including those in construction and engineering, fill skilled positions faster by removing interprovincial barriers for certified workers.

From all of us at The Building Union of Canada, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. We wish you and your families a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.

Ontario’s construction industry has made good progress in dealing with mental health and addictions issues, but suicides and drug overdoses are still exceedingly high for workers in the sector.

Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) has received new funding from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to expand its programs that help Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, and military family members transition into careers in Canada’s skilled trades.

On this Remembrance Day, November 11th, we pause to honour the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Canada’s 2025 federal budget is getting two thumbs up from construction‑industry groups as a significant step toward accelerating both major infrastructure projects and new housing construction.

New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area have plunged to historic lows, raising fears of widespread layoffs and a severe housing downturn unless governments act quickly, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) warned Tuesday.

To all BUC Members and Construction Workers in Canada, I want to wish you a Happy Labour Day. Canada is built on your contributions, and you all deserve respect and a well-earned day of rest.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a major funding boost for municipal housing infrastructure at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa this week, while new data shows the province is falling behind its homebuilding goals.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposed housing plan, Build Canada Homes, will focus on affordable housing, Canadian-made materials, and faster development on federal lands, according to a consultation document recently released by the federal government.

The Ontario government has released a new plan aimed at increasing the use and manufacturing of advanced wood construction materials, including prefabricated and modular mass timber products.

Infrastructure Ontario has released its June 2025 market update, outlining the province’s largest-ever infrastructure investment. The plan includes more than $200 billion in spending on public assets, including hospitals, highways and transit projects.

As the next step in its plan to protect Ontario workers in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, the provincial government is expanding its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by nearly $1 billion over the next three years, for a total of $2.5 billion.

The Ontario government is introducing new legislation aimed at accelerating construction of homes, roads, and public transit with greater control over municipal planning.

As the April 28 federal election approaches, the major political parties have unveiled their platforms with significant implications for the construction industry. From ambitious housing targets to infrastructure investments and skilled trades initiatives, here’s a detailed look at each party’s commitments that directly impact builders, contractors, and trades professionals.

Despite a cooling housing market and mounting economic uncertainty, Premier Doug Ford insists his government can still meet its ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031.

The City of Toronto issued $1,287,183,720 in building permits in March. The city processed 3,369 permits. While the permits issued declined from about $1.56 billion in February, the overall number of building permit applications filed in the month reached more than $5 billion, according to city documentation.

A group of Canada’s general contractors has launched the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), aiming to improve safety performance and set new industry benchmarks to better protect construction workers across the country.