June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. BuildForce Canada honours the culture, history, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We remain committed to reconciliation and inclusive workplaces. #NIPD2025 #NIHM2025

Le 21 juin, c’est la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones. ConstruForce Canada rend hommage à l’histoire et aux contributions des Premières Nations, Inuits et Métis. Nous réaffirmons notre engagement envers la réconciliation. #MNHA2025 #JNPA2025

Ontario continues to report reduced construction activity, with building permit volumes down 18.9% year-over-year. Declines were led by single-dwelling (-25%), multi-unit residential (-14%), and industrial permits. Learn more. buildforce.ca/en/blog/may-lf…

Standardized approaches to employee engagement often fail to deliver fairness, opportunity, or positive results. Effective employee engagement practices must speak to the diverse needs of both individuals and the organization. Learn about IDEA: buildforce.ca/en/blog/employ…

Saskatchewan had the lowest construction unemployment rate in May at 4.4%, while Newfoundland and Labrador posted the highest at 17.6%. Most other provinces ranged between 4.5% and 6.0%. Learn more on Labour Market Corner. buildforce.ca/en/blog/may-lf…

In 2024, apartments accounted for 66% of all housing starts in Canada, as demand shifted toward multi-unit and rental housing. BuildForce Canada's new analysis looks at how the sector is evolving. buildforce.ca/en/blog/review…

En 2024, les appartements représentaient 66 % de toutes les mises en chantier au Canada, la demande s’étant orientée vers les logements collectifs et locatifs. La nouvelle analyse de ConstruForce Canada examine l’évolution du secteur. buildforce.ca/fr/blog/revue-…

Messieurs : vous avez aussi un rôle à jouer dans l’atteinte de l’égalité des genres! Apprenez à devenir des alliés et à contribuer à la création d’environnements de travail où les femmes peuvent exprimer tout leur potentiel. Lisez notre blogue : buildforce.ca/fr/blog/le-rol…

Men, you too have roles to play in achieving gender equality! Learn how to become an ally, and how to help create workplace environments where women can reach their full potential. Our Respectful Workplace blog has more information. buildforce.ca/en/blog/the-ro…

While cities like Edmonton, Calgary, and Montréal saw housing starts rebound strongly in 2024, larger centres like Toronto and Vancouver cooled. BuildForce Canada’s blog explains how local factors are creating very different market dynamics across Canada. buildforce.ca/en/blog/review…

Les mises en chantier ont augmenté au Canada en 2024, mais les achèvements restent lents. La pénurie de main-d’œuvre, les problèmes liés à la chaîne d’approvisionnement et les retards dans l’octroi des permis créent des goulets d’étranglement. buildforce.ca/fr/blog/revue-…

Despite rising housing starts, Canada’s pipeline of homes under construction continues to outpace completions. Labour and supply challenges persist. BuildForce Canada's blog explores what builders and policymakers must address to close the housing gap. buildforce.ca/en/blog/review…