Some news: One of the country's highest-profile architecture firms, Snohetta, has been accused by the NLRB of ousting eight workers in retaliation for union organizing. nytimes.com/2026/01/19/bus…

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Total #construction activity for October 2025 ($2,175.2 billion) was 0.5% above September 2025 ($2,164.3 billion). Learn more: census.gov/construction/c… #CensusEconData #ConstructionSpending

via AIA Architecture Billings Index December 2025 "Architecture firm billings declined every month of 2025 and have declined every month except for three since October 2022" (BTW I like your new charts) aia.org/resource-cente… #AIA #architecture #design #architects

This morning Statistics Canada released its New Housing Price Index for December 2025 (which was down -0.2%). For more information and to create your own tables visit www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti… #CDNre #CDNecon #CDNmuni #CHBA #APCHQ #CMHC #housing #logements

More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served during Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. 158 never came home, and many others returned carrying physical and psychological wounds that continue long after service ends. Today, and everyday, we Remember those who made the

Nick Kouvalis on Trump, Conservatives, and Canada … Great interview on The Herle Burly youtu.be/EKEmW58X1qc?si… via realNickKouvalis The Herle Burly Air Quotes Media #cdnpoli #Trump #TACOTrump

The latest Harvard JCHS Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) indicates that activity will "gradually slow through 2026" in the U.S. see jchs.harvard.edu/press-releases… #housing #remodel #remodeling #renovation #renos #realestate

1) The Canadian Construction Association Canadian Construction Association Winter 2026 "Construction Quarterly Economic Insights" is now out & indicates #construction outpaced the rest of the economy (by a bit) but there are risks cca-acc.com/wp-content/upl… #CDNecon #CDNre #CDNmuni

2) And to watch a 60 minute presentation of the Canadian Construction Association Winter 2026 "Construction Quarterly Economic Insights" then cruise over to YouTube here youtube.com/watch?v=N_W-Qi… #CDNecon #CDNre #CDNmuni #construction

Donald Trump says his tariffs are working, but let’s look at the evidence that voters feel judging by their views of the economy. on.wsj.com/4avvV5L

#MortgageArrears are rising during Canada’s mortgage renewal wave, but the story isn’t as simple as the headlines. Where is the pressure building? Who is most vulnerable? Find out in our latest article by Deputy Chief Economist, Tania Bourassa-Ochoa: ow.ly/pUvO50Y8PLK

#MortgageArrears aren’t just numbers. They’re a signal of financial stress. What are they? Why do they matter? And why do different sources report different rates? 🎥 Watch our latest Ask an Expert episode with one of CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economist: youtu.be/cosRV9FYvTI

From the Economics Department of NAHB 🏠 this blog on Builders’ Top Challenges for 2026 (and in one way or the other it is the economy) eyeonhousing.org/2026/02/builde… #NAHB #housing #builders

What’s really ahead for Canada’s #HousingMarket in 2026? Slower economic growth. Housing demand staying low. Construction declining – especially condos. Rental markets moving toward balance. 🔗 Read the full 2026 Housing Market Outlook: ow.ly/V6Yl50Y9l2p

NEW PODCAST on where Canada’s #HousingMarket is headed in 2026. Join host Joelle Hamilton and Kevin Hughes, one of CMHC’s Deputy Chief Economists, for our latest outlook. 🎧 Listen: youtu.be/-ysrTE4s_Ck

Trump privately weighs quitting CUSMA trade deal he negotiated, Josh Wingrove reports financialpost.com/news/economy/t… Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

1) via Statistics Canada December building permits up +6.8% led by both residential & non-residential gains (especially multi-res units) www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti… #CDNecon #CDNre #CDNmuni #construction #housing #bâtiment #logements #CHBA #APCHQ

2) for all of 2025 weak single family & industrial construction intentions drive declines in residential & non-residential permit values, see Statistics Canada Building permits: Interactive Dashboard www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-607-… #CDNecon #CDNre #CDNmuni #housing #CHBA #logements #APCHQ

via The New York Times House of Representatives voted tonight to rescind tariffs Mr. Trump imposed on Canada in a 219-to-211 vote. Six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats in a "politically consequential rebuke" #CDNpoli #CDNecon #POLcan #tariffs #TrumpTariffs