Speaking with The Globe and Mail, Ted Betts, head of Gowling WLG’s Infrastructure and Construction Group, discussed the impact of shifting trade policies on Canada’s construction and housing development industry. As tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum continue to fluctuate, industry leaders warn that the uncertainty is slowing investment in new developments.
“The worst part is not even the tariff. It is the disruption and uncertainty,” said Betts. “The uncertainty is what kills projects.”
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- The Globe and Mail: Canada’s home building industry says tariff chaos will slow new investment
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