Government Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:56:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Government Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Gordie Howe bridge deal text confirms Canada is splitting toll revenues with U.S. /dcn/news/government/2026/07/gordie-howe-bridge-deal-text-confirms-canada-is-splitting-toll-revenues-with-u-s Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:35:29 +0000 /?p=540235 OTTAWA — The proposed agreement in principle for the Gordie Howe International Bridge confirms that Canada will share half of net toll revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years, contradicting recent comments made by the prime minister. Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week that Canada and the U.S. would share net revenues […]

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]]> Cross-border bridge celebration ‘inappropriate’ after Trump’s tariff threats: Canada /dcn/news/government/2026/07/cross-border-bridge-celebration-inappropriate-after-trumps-tariff-threats-canada Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:40:28 +0000 /?p=540133 OTTAWA — The federal government said Tuesday that in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International bridge with the United States. “It would be inappropriate to proceed with a celebratory event between the two countries,” said Jenna Ghassabeh, spokesperson for Infrastructure […]

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]]> Vancouver approved 2027–2030 capital plan, with $3.5B for infrastructure /joc/news/government/2026/07/vancouver-approved-2027-2030-capital-plan-with-3-5b-for-infrastructure Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:46 +0000 /?p=540028 VANCOUVER — Vancouver City Council has approved the 2027–2030 capital plan, outlining investments to renew essential infrastructure, maintain and upgrade community facilities and public amenities. It includes approximately $3.5 billion for capital programs and projects to be delivered by the city and its partners, and approximately $0.1 billion in in-kind infrastructure and amenities to be […]

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]]> Anand offers Brazil $125M in energy financing, seals wildfire pact amid trade talks /dcn/news/government/2026/07/anand-offers-brazil-125m-in-energy-financing-seals-wildfire-pact-amid-trade-talks Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:05:29 +0000 /?p=540034 OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $125 million in financing for sustainable infrastructure in Brazil, a country she describes as one of Canada’s closest partners on the global stage. Anand was in Sao Paulo on recently for meetings with government and business officials — part of Ottawa’s efforts to deepen ties with […]

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]]> Conservatives consider using Parliament to unveil details of U.S. border bridge deal /dcn/news/government/2026/07/conservatives-consider-using-parliament-to-unveil-details-of-u-s-border-bridge-deal Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:55:09 +0000 /?p=540017 OTTAWA — The Conservatives are looking at using parliamentary tools to coax the Carney government to release the deal it made to convince the Trump administration to open up the Gordie Howe International Bridge. “There is no transparency,” Conservative critic Shuvaloy Majumdar told The Canadian Press on Monday. The Calgary MP said the government has […]

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]]> Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke after sitting with Mark Carney /dcn/news/government/2026/07/trump-again-threatens-tariffs-over-smoke-after-sitting-with-mark-carney Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:15:24 +0000 /?p=539896 OTTAWA — After sitting together with Prime Minister Mark Carney during Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey, U.S. President Donald Trump isn’t letting up on his threat to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday night, Trump said he has a good relationship with Carney, but the […]

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]]> Mass timber gains ground in B.C. as municipalities weigh cost and carbon for public projects /joc/news/government/2026/07/mass-timber-gains-ground-in-b-c-as-municipalities-weigh-cost-and-carbon-for-public-projects Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:05:08 +0000 /?p=539744 More B.C. municipalities are providing incentives, planning tools and creating policies that support the adoption of mass timber construction. And the appeal isn’t just about its good looks. The District of Saanich’s decision to select a mass timber hybrid design for the Saanich Fire Station No 2 that is now under construction was also about […]

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]]> Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country /dcn/news/ohs/2026/07/fires-from-coast-to-coast-a-look-at-the-wildfire-situation-across-the-country Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:24:59 +0000 /?p=539849 Wildfires are burning in several provinces, forcing thousands of people from their homes. Smoke from those fires is choking out millions in major cities across North America.  Here’s a brief look at what is happening in different parts of the country:

 ONTARIO Dozens of forest fires continue to burn across the northern part of the […]

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]]> Carney says U.S. will split ‘modest’ Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid /dcn/news/government/2026/07/carney-says-u-s-will-split-modest-gordie-howe-bridge-net-revenues-after-debt-paid Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:40:29 +0000 /?p=539820 WINDSOR, ONT. — Prime Minister Mark Carney attempted to clarify Thursday the details of a deal that convinced U.S. President Donald Trump to open a new bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan — though his explanation left many details unclear. During a defence-related announcement in London, Ont., the prime minister said Canada and the U.S. will […]

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]]> Feds, most provinces get top marks on internal trade — but more work to be done /dcn/news/government/2026/07/feds-most-provinces-get-top-marks-on-internal-trade-but-more-work-to-be-done Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:20:03 +0000 /?p=539673 OTTAWA — The federal government has gone from a C student to top of the class in its work to advance internal trade between provinces, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. In the federation’s latest annual report card on internal trade, the federal government jumped to an A-plus from the C grade it got […]

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]]> Hamilton city council rejects one-year pause on AI data centres /dcn/news/government/2026/07/hamilton-city-council-rejects-one-year-pause-on-ai-data-centres Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:14:47 +0000 /?p=539634 HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton city councillors rejected on Wednesday a temporary pause on new data centres that was eyed as a possible model for other municipalities amid the artificial intelligence boom.  The city would have been the first in Canada to pass a data centre moratorium as lawmakers across the country wrestle with the noise, […]

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]]> Premier says N.S. ready to meet likely infrastructure demands of Canada’s new subs /dcn/news/government/2026/07/premier-says-n-s-ready-to-meet-likely-infrastructure-demands-of-canadas-new-subs Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:05:39 +0000 /?p=539554 HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says the province has the infrastructure and people needed to meet the expected demands of hosting a new submarine fleet, but critics say more should be done to address clogged roads and hospitals and increased housing prices. Tim Houston says officials have been investing in housing, health care and skilled […]

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