Permits down across all sectors and most regions: StatCan
Canadian Contractor
June 11, 2025
By Statistics Canada
In April, the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $829.6 million (6.6 percent) to $11.7 billion. British Columbia (down $1.2 billion) led this decrease in construction intentions, which was mitigated by Ontario (up $299.3 million). On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the total value of building permits issued in April fell by 6.6 percent from the previous month and by 16.4 percent on a year-over-year basis, following a strong upward movement in April 2024.
Multi-family construction intentions weigh down residential sector.
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