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- Rule change gives construction employers more flexibility to hire temporary foreign workers Posted on September 02, 2026 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.
- Canada’s construction sector forecast to grow 6.4% in 2026 driven by multi-family housing, infrastructure Posted on August 12, 2026 Canada’s engineering and construction sector is on track to expand by 6.4% in 2026, driven by robust demand for multi-family housing and sustained public infrastructure investments, according to the latest industry outlook from consulting firm FMI.
- Meta to build $13-billion Alberta data centre, creating 3,000 construction jobs Posted on July 30, 2026 Meta will build a $13 billion data centre in Alberta, creating 3,000 construction jobs, Premier Danielle Smith announced last week.
- Simple Ways to Boost Employee Morale Posted on July 30, 2026 When employees look forward to going to work, productivity and performance increase, and overall, it can impact your business positively.
- CCSC to mandate Type 2 hard hats Posted on July 09, 2026 As of July 1, the use of Type 2 hard hats with integrated chin straps will be mandatory across all Canadian Construction Safety Council member construction sites.