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Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasizes Canada's trade diversification strategy in a speech in New York, highlighting its implications for U.S.-Canada relations and the ongoing CUSMA negotiations.
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Toronto-based Paul Raff Studio and Japan's Kengo Kuma & Associates have won the design competition for a new visitor centre in Banff, focusing on sustainability and community engagement.
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A significant renovation of the Blue Water Bridge is underway, focusing on improving traffic flow and safety at one of North America's busiest border crossings.
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A recent report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlights the uneven progress of Canadian cities in diversifying trade away from the U.S. market, with some cities excelling while others lag behind.
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Toronto's Housing Development Office has released its inaugural annual report, outlining the city's strategic shift towards becoming an active player in housing development, detailing its projects, funding needs, and a crackdown on stalled initiatives.
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A fire at a construction site for a long-term care home in Penticton, B.C., led to evacuations and a significant firefighting response.
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The CBTU introduces a structured framework aimed at enhancing Indigenous participation in the construction sector, with commitments to be fulfilled by 2029.
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A recent ACEC webinar highlighted the integration of AI in consulting engineering, discussing both its potential benefits and risks, particularly concerning project accountability and knowledge transfer among generations.
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The Manitoba government's amendments to the Manitoba Jobs Agreement have been positively received by CLAC Local 152 and the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, who emphasize the importance of stable labor relations and collective bargaining.
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The Province of B.C. and the District of North Vancouver are collaborating to establish temporary homes for the homeless, with a focus on community support and safety.
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Weyerhaeuser Company Limited has been fined $355,000 following a workplace fatality at a lumber mill near Grande Prairie. The penalty will support a new safety training program for workers in multiple sectors.