FEATURE

Q4 2025 Housing Absorption: Strong Throughput, Persistent Backlogs, and Diverging Market Mechanics

Across all CMAs, Q4 recorded 11,824 single-detached completions and 17,470 multi-unit completions. ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Strong fourth-quarter housing absorption is driving steady throughput, yet persistent backlogs and uneven regional mechanics continue to shape production planning, according to our feature analysis. Meanwhile, this week’s column demystifies forest certification, answering common questions on standards, costs, and market access to help manufacturers navigate compliance, customer expectations, and competitive positioning with clarity amid evolving regulatory and buyer demands globally.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

AWMAC 2026 Convention to Spotlight NAAWS 5.0 Launch and Industry Strategy in Québec City

The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada will bring together industry leaders, manufacturers and suppliers for its 2026 National Convention ... Read more.

WEINIG Canada Appoints Marc Forbes and Mace Yenicare as Regional Account Managers

WEINIG Canada has appointed two new Account Managers in Ontario and British Columbia, reinforcing its regional sales coverage and customer support capabilities ... Read more.

Metrie Appoints Chris Fearn as Vice President, Transformation

Metrie has appointed Chris Fearn as Vice President, Transformation, the company announced February 10. Fearn will lead the company’s Transformation ... Read more.

LIGNA 2027 Reports Over 80% of Exhibition Space Booked 15 Months Ahead of Show

LIGNA 2027 has already allocated more than 80 percent of its exhibition space, more than a year before the show opens from May 10 to 14, 2027, signaling strong industry ... Read more.

COLUMN

Common Questions on Forest Certification Answered

Are you new to forest certification? Or just looking to make sense of the different standards and how your flooring brand can benefit? Nick Johnson, director of sustainable ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Ottawa Invests $580,000 in Cecobois to Advance Wood Construction and Decarbonization in Quebec

The Government of Canada has announced $580,000 in federal funding to support wood construction and low carbon building initiatives in Quebec, as part of a broader ... Read more.

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