Posted May 02, 2008
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Notes From Jim Haughey
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The risk of deep inventory cuts over the rest of the year has been significantly lowered but at the expense … | |
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Notes from Alex Carrick
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According to data just released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts through April of this … | |
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Great article from our Chief Economist, Jim Haughey, about rising gas prices. This is a must read!
There appears to be an increase in the number of declinations by Insurance carriers due to Late Notice on reporting a claim.
…Close on the heels of Erich Janszen’s predictions that alternative energy could be the next “bubble” a few years down the road comes news of …
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- Conference Board of Canada has released its analysis of the Federal Budget
The Conference Board of Canada has released its analysis of the Federal Budget - The 2008 Federal Budget: The End of Surplus?.
A weaker economic outlook, coupled with …
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US Construction Market News 
- Construction Cost Increases for Four College Building Categories
A college dormitory had the largest year-over-year increase in construction costs in April 2008 (+3.9% …
- Construction starts continue to decline
Reed Construction Data (RCD) announced today that the year-to-date value of construction starts through April …
- Greenback and Loonie Joined at the Hip since last September
From January 2003 to September 2008, the Canadian dollar increased in value by slightly more …
Canadian Construction Market News
- A Holding Pattern for Canada’s Employment in April 2008
Statistics Canada released its latest labour force numbers today, for April 2008. …
- Top 10 and Trend Graph – April 2008
The attached table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in April 2008, …
- “Green” solutions can have hidden costs
It seems that Canada is not alone in introducing taxes with the stated purpose of …
