Ontario and Alberta lead declines in single-family and multi-family construction intentions: StatCan

Canadian Contractor

October 23, 2025 

By Statistics Canada

In August, the total value of building permits issued in Canada was down $139.2 million (1.2 percent) to $11.6 billion. Notable declines recorded in Ontario ($563.3 million) and Alberta ($461.5 million) were tempered by increases in British Columbia ($612.2 million) and Quebec ($294.2 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in August decreased 1.5 percent from the previous month and was down 5.9 percent on a year-over-year basis.

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