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What’s Moving the Market This Week
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Government of B.C. Legislative Changes to Development Fees
The B.C. government has given developers more flexibility in how they finance new developments. At the municipal level, Metro Vancouver voted to reduce development charges and remove the planned 2027 increase.
Earlier this year, Supply-Build Canada submitted a letter calling for more sustainable development charges in B.C. More work remains. We'll continue pushing for development charges that keep homebuilding moving without leaving municipalities short on the revenue they need to build the roads, water, sewer, and hydro systems that new developments require.
Read our letter here and the B.C. government's response here.
Section 301 Tariffs: Forced Labour Update
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has found that Canada has not effectively enforced its forced labour laws on imported goods and is proposing a 10% tariff as a result. A final decision won't come until consultations and public hearings wrap up in July.
In response, the Canadian government has signalled it will introduce legislation to strengthen its forced labour framework in the coming weeks.
This is likely a trade negotiation tactic, but businesses should expect more active enforcement by the Canada Border Services Agency on forced labour compliance for imported goods.
For more information, click here.
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Manitoba Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Breakfast Premier’s Address with Premier Kniew
Supply-Build Canada attended the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Breakfast Premier’s Address with Premier Wab Kinew where he addressed business leaders, organizations, and government officials on the province’s economic priorities.
During the address a significant focus was placed on youth employment, including the announcement of NextMB Jobs for Youth, a $3.5 million wage subsidy program for 300 paid placements, and an $800,000 Dreambuilders Initiative to support trades training in northern Manitoba. On infrastructure, he highlighted the $3 billion Brandon Generating Station expansion to strengthen energy grid reliability, and major upgrades to the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill which will promote trade and development.
Prepared by Jay Dion, Policy Analyst at Supply-Build Canada
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Roundtable on NOC Codes and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program - July 29
Supply-Build Canada is hosting a roundtable on July 29 with the Commissioner for Employers from the Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) to discuss the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and National Occupation Codes (NOC). The Commissioner wants to hear directly from members about challenges they've faced with both.
Interested in participating? Contact Jay at jdion@supplybuild.ca.
Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force Report
A task force of Canadian forestry industry leaders has released a report outlining barriers facing the sector and recommendations for federal and provincial governments. Key findings point to domestic issues: lack of cost-competitive fibre, underinvestment, and not enough wood use in construction.
As a building materials association, Supply-Build Canada supports the report's findings and will raise them in upcoming government meetings. Stay tuned for our analysis.
Read the executive summary and full report here.
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How To Be a Better Retail Partner
June 18, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CDT | Presented by OrderEase, brought to you by Sexton Group
Your retail partners are watching how easy you are to work with. This session gets into where supplier relationships actually break down and what the best ones do differently.
Walk away knowing where to focus.
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Order Orchestration: Buzzword or Competitive Advantage?
July 9, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CDT | Presented by OrderEase, brought to you by Sexton Group
Orders are coming in from every direction. EDI, eCommerce, email, sales reps, all managed in silos. This session cuts through the noise and shows you what it actually looks like to get it under control.
Walk away with a clearer picture of where your operation is leaking.
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The people on your team who communicate well close more deals, handle tough conversations better, and grow into leaders faster. This session helps get them there.
On June 18, Genny Sacco-Bak is leading a practical session on communicating with clarity and confidence at work. Your team walks in, walks out with tools they can use the next day.
Date: June 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT Location: McMunn and Yates Building Supplies, 139 N Railway Ave, Winkler, MB
Open to everyone. Presented by Sexton Group.
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Building a successful manufacturing company rarely follows a straight line.
Jesse Watson and Ryan Cullen join Liz Kovach to unpack the real story behind Quik-Therm, one of Canada's most adaptable manufacturers. Code changes, product pivots, market shifts. They navigated all of it and kept building.
In this episode:
- How they spotted a gap and built a business around it
- What forced them to scrap their product strategy and start over
- Why innovation means nothing if nobody adopts it
- How education and building science became their competitive edge
- Lessons on hiring, leadership, and knowing when to grow
If you're building something, leading a team, or just trying to figure out how to keep moving when the plan stops working, this conversation is worth an hour of your time.
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Margins in this industry are razor-thin. Three pennies on the dollar thin. But most employees have no idea, and that disconnect shows up every day in how they work.
Three Pennies of Profit is a short course that changes that. It gives your team a real picture of where the money goes and why every sale, every decision, and every interaction with a customer actually matters.
Available to Supply-Build Canada members as part of your membership.
Don't wait until the margin is gone to start paying attention.
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2026 Durabuilt Windows and Doors and Supply-Build Canada SK Golf Classic
August 13, 2026 | Willows Golf Course, Saskatoon, SK
One day on the course with the people who matter in this industry. The conversations that happen here don't happen in a boardroom or over email. They happen on the fairway, over lunch, and at the 19th hole.
Bring your team. Bring your best clients. Foursomes are limited. Don't wait for the sold-out post.
Every round supports scholarships and Framing the Future.
Want your brand in the room? Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Reach out to Amanda at acamara@supplybuild.ca.
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A limited number of Supply-Build Canada members have the opportunity to be featured in a professionally produced Marc and Mandy video segment, aired on television, streaming platforms, and amplified across digital and social channels.
This is not a banner ad or a sponsored post. It's a full segment built around your business, designed to build credibility and put your brand in front of engaged consumers coast to coast.
Spots are limited. View Details Here.
Want in? Contact Amanda at acamara@supplybuild.ca for pricing.
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Protect your business before the storm hits
Severe weather is getting more frequent and more expensive. In 2025, weather-related losses surpassed $2.4 billion in Canada, with most of that happening over the summer months.
A little preparation goes a long way. Federated Insurance has put together practical resources to help you reduce property damage and keep your operation running when severe weather hits.
To learn more, visit federated.ca or call 1.855.436.0111.
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Canfor Acquires PinkWood I-Joist Facility in Calgary
Canfor Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase PinkWood Ltd.'s I-joist business in Calgary for $68 million. Founded in 2009, PinkWood is the largest I-joist facility in Western Canada, producing engineered wood joists for residential, multi-family, and commercial construction. The facility employs 120 people with a production capacity of 46 million linear feet annually.
PinkWood will retain its name and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Lynden Door to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Ontario
Lynden Door is investing in a new residential door manufacturing facility in Aylmer, Ontario, located on 20 acres within the AIM Industrial Park. Scheduled to begin operations in 2027, the facility will serve customers across Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, complementing the company's existing operations in Western Canada and the Prairies.
The new facility is expected to become one of Aylmer's largest employers and will manufacture residential door products for customers across eastern Canada.
Saint-Gobain Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada Mark Five Years of Partnership
Saint-Gobain Canada has renewed its national partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada for a fifth consecutive year, committing $280,000 CAD in combined cash grants and in-kind product donations. Since 2021, the collaboration has helped 338 families move into new Habitat homes and logged over $1,015,000 CAD in total contributions.
Metrie Celebrates 100 Years
Last week in Vancouver, Metrie hosted its Centennial Gala, marking 100 years since its beginnings as a small sawmill on the edge of False Creek. Today, the company stands as North America's largest millwork manufacturer and distributor.
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