British Columbia

VICTORIA — British Columbia's construction industry says its workforce numbers have improved in recent years, but persistent labour shortages are putting "extreme pressures" on employers.

OTTAWA — Here are some key numbers from the Liberal government's federal budget: $535 billion: Total government spending for the 2024-25 financial year. $39.

OTTAWA — The federal government is eyeing underutilized Canada Post and National Defence properties as a way to deliver affordability and supply to the country's housing market.

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March declined seven per cent compared with February.

Funding attached to the Canada Rental Protection Fund and infrastructure fund is not enough, says B.C. housing minister.

The B.C. Real Estate Association says the province saw 6,460 residential unit sales in the Multiple Listing Service systems last month, a 9.5-per-cent decline from March 2023.

Why should anyone have to wait to be paid for completed work?

Co-chair of housing and climate task force says B.C. forestry industry to play key role in building 5.8 million homes through 'factorization' of Canadian housing.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals have unveiled their plan to solve the housing crisis, building on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands

TORONTO — Some advocates are praising Ottawa's move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain homebuyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable.