FEATURE

Q1 2026 Housing Construction Report: Activity Holds While Future Momentum Softens

Canada’s housing-start figures remained positive through the first quarter of 2026, but the underlying construction cycle continued to lose momentum ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Rising interest rates and softer housing momentum continue to shape construction activity heading into 2026, creating uncertainty for manufacturers tied to residential demand. At the same time, new workforce research shows how practical changes in hiring, onboarding, ergonomics, and advancement pathways can strengthen recruitment and retention on the shop floor.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

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Black Bros. Names Manufacturing Veteran Aaron Perryman to Lead Operations

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McFaddens Appoints Pascali Margetis as Quebec Branch and Brand Manager

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COLUMN

Turning Workforce Research into Shop-Floor Strategy

A recent pilot project supported by the Government of Alberta and led by the Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC) set out to answer a practical question for the ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Cabinet Makers Awarded Extended Wage Compensation Following ESA Reprisal Ruling

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has significantly increased compensation awards to two migrant workers after finding they were unlawfully terminated for ... Read more.

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