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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL OF ONTARIO

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RESCON held its sixth annual housing summit on Sept. 23. The event featured speakers, policymakers, experts and panels that examined whether housing reforms have been effective and what needs to happen next.​

Click here for a recap.

Construction firms must give women reasons to stay, RESCON panellists say

Women are making gains in Ontario’s construction industry, particularly in residential construction, but their presence on jobsites remains stubbornly low, underscoring the need for the sector to focus on retention and career development and opportunities for career advancement.

Tariffs will escalate the cost of new home building in both Canada and U.S.

The escalating tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and Canada is driving up the cost of building new homes on both sides of the border, according to a report prepared recently by RESCON.

Plenty of webinars on tap for RESCON members

RESCON’s first two fall webinars focused on women in construction and mental health. Another on mobile and elevated work platforms is scheduled for Dec. 1.

Mental Health & Addictions in Construction Webinar

Join RESCON for its eighth annual Mental Health and Addictions in Construction Webinar on November 24, 2026.
Sponsored by Sherrard Kuzz LLP.

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