Canadian Contractor

Canada is spending billions to recruit apprentices into the skilled trades only to see a hefty chunk of them disappear before ever becoming certified journeypersons. That is not simply a policy failure. It is an economic threat. The construction industry in Ontario alone will need 154,100 workers over the next decade and is likely to end up with a sh...

Sto Corp., a provider of building envelope solutions including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings and restoration systems, has appointed Nicolas (Nick) Gosselin as general manager of Sto Canada. He is based in Toronto. Gosselin brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction materials industry, with a proven track record in leadership, operational excel...

Wallboard manufacturer, CGC, has announced that Sean Maynard has been appointed plant manager for Western Canada. In this role, Maynard will oversee CGC’s western Canadian operations in Surrey, B.C., Port Kells, B.C., Calgary and Winnipeg, helping lead the company’s manufacturing and distribution network across the region. The Wheatland facil...

According to the Statistics Canada quarterly review, in the first quarter of 2026 the total value of building permits increased $445.7 million to $39 billion, up 1.1 percent from the previous quarter. The total value of building permits was up 0.5 percent to $35.6 billion. The residential sector grew $514.5 million (up 2.4 percent) to $22.2 billion in the first quarter. The s...