6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (348+ words) Canada’s new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect today, with a wide range of steel, aluminum and other products used in construction now subject to additional duties. The measures took effect at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 8 and cover about $27.6 billion worth…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (618+ words) Mayors across Waterloo Region are urging residents and businesses to support local and Canadian companies as the latest Canada-U.S. trade dispute creates uncertainty for manufacturers, exporters and families. The statements from Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo mayors come after the breakdown…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (431+ words) Canada is doubling its tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 per cent, a move that could further raise costs and complicate supply chains for Ontario’s construction industry as the trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington escalates. The federal government…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (542+ words) Construction employers operating multiple small work locations can now hire more temporary foreign workers in positions classified under the federal government’s low-wage stream following a change to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Employment and Social Development Canada updated its program…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (360+ words) Ontario Premier Doug Ford has thrown his support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States, calling for Canada to respond forcefully after new U.S. tariffs took effect Saturday. “Team Canada needs to stand…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provincial governments to allow American companies to compete for provincial contracts and lift restrictions on U.S. alcohol sales as Canada and the United States move toward a new trade agreement, according to Nova Scotia Premier…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (437+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provincial governments to allow American companies to compete for provincial contracts and lift restrictions on U.S. alcohol sales as Canada and the United States move toward a new trade agreement, according to Nova Scotia Premier…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (559+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump has paused plans to impose a 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods including cement, drywall, hardwood products and other construction materials, less than two hours before the new duties were set to take effect. Trump said late…...