QSA's Week in Construction (#8, 2025)

Federal investments in housing and infrastructure; immigration system adjustments; border modernization begins; non-residential capital expenditures rise; new housing units supported.

Start Date: 2025-02-22
End Date: 2025-02-28

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Federal Investments in Reducing Homelessness in Nova Scotia and Manitoba

The Government of Canada is investing over $14 million in Nova Scotia and $7.5 million in Manitoba to address homelessness through initiatives like Reaching Home and the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative. This funding aims to support infrastructure and services for vulnerable communities, providing stability and addressing chronic homelessness challenges.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canada Announces Immigration System Adjustments to Address Labour Shortages

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, announced new Express Entry categories for 2025 to align with Canada's evolving labour needs. The focus will be on inviting candidates with Canadian work experience and strong French language skills, particularly in healthcare, trades, and education sectors, to apply for permanent residence.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Non-Residential Capital Expenditures Expected to Rise by 5.5% in 2025

Statistics Canada reports an expected 5.5% increase in non-residential capital expenditures for 2025, reaching $388.6 billion. This growth is driven by investments in tangible capital assets by businesses and governments, impacting the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Alberta Government's Budget 2025 Invests in Skilled Trades and Infrastructure

Budget 2025 in Alberta allocates $135 million for skilled trade programs and $26.1 billion over three years for infrastructure projects. These investments aim to strengthen Alberta's economy by supporting job creation and enhancing workforce development.