RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
SPOTLIGHT
RESCON's September newsletter has a rundown on why HST and development charge reforms must be made permanent, and why we need to continue promoting the trades as a career choice.
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Trump's tariffs could add to the cost of building a house in Canada
Some estimates show that Trump’s tariffs — including his latest 50 per cent levy — have added anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000 to the cost of building a house in Canada, RESCON president Richard Lyall said in an article in The Toronto Star.
RESCON joins coalition as development partner for AI-enabled permitting platform
RESCON has joined the AI for Housing Coalition as its development partner, strengthening the movement to modernize development approvals through a province-wide AI-enabled permitting platform, One Ontario has announced.
Housing construction slowdown impacts the economy
There have been many positive changes as of late related to the HST and development charges on new housing, green standards, and the building code, Grant Cameron writes in a blog.
RESCON Housing Summit 6.0
RESCON is hosting its sixth annual Housing Summit - Housing Reform: Is it Working? On Wednesday September 23, 2026 from 12pm - 5pm.