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Construction Industry Key Indicators


BuildForce Canada’s Key Indicators data portal is a reference tool where stakeholders can find timely information about key metrics pertinent to the construction industry. This data portal is designed to equip construction stakeholders with all of the latest data on the industry. Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis. The key indicator metrics are continually updated and reflects Statistics Canada’s latest data releases.

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Canada

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
39,566,248
Population
2.73%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

$153,663,000,000
Construction GDP
0.4%
2023-02
1,657,900
Labour Force
4.36%
2023-04
1,543,800
Employment
3.53%
2023-04
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

1,543,800
Employment total
3.53%
2023-04
1,331,300
Employment male
2.30%
2023-04
212,500
Employment female
12.02%
2023-04

Labour Force

1,657,900
Labour Force Total
4.36%
2023-04
1,437,000
Labour Force Male
3.31%
2023-04
220,900
Labour Force Female
11.68%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

23,123
Total Permits
-23.4%
2023-03
17,064
Singles
-24.5%
2023-03
6,059
Multi-unit
-20.1%
2023-03

Housing Starts

46,851
Housing starts total
-3.1%
2023-01
10,024
Housing starts single-detached
-22.5%
2023-01
1,813
Housing starts semi-detached
-24.8%
2023-01
5,089
Housing starts row
1.4%
2023-01
29,925
Housing starts apartments and other
6.9%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

5,222
Number of building permits, non-residential
-8.8%
2023-03
1,119
Number of building permits, industrial
-6.0%
2023-03
3,467
Number of building permits, commercial
-11.2%
2023-03
636
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
0.8%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$102,756
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
147,490 Employers
222,489 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
90,411 Micro (1-4)
55,572 Small (5-99)
1,420 Medium (100-499)
87 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
36,254 Employers
66,932 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
24,957 Micro (1-4)
11,209 Small (5-99)
87 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
7,980 Employers
11,260 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
3,796 Micro (1-4)
3,994 Small (5-99)
174 Medium (100-499)
16 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
8,898 Employers
27,578 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
4,319 Micro (1-4)
4,118 Small (5-99)
420 Medium (100-499)
41 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
94,358 Employers
116,719 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
57,339 Micro (1-4)
36,251 Small (5-99)
739 Medium (100-499)
29 Large (500+)
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Alberta

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
4,647,178
Population
3.68%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

243,500
Labour Force
0.08%
2023-04
228,000
Employment
1.97%
2023-04
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

228,000
Employment total
1.97%
2023-04
191,800
Employment male
1.48%
2023-04
36,200
Employment female
4.32%
2023-04

Labour Force

243,500
Labour Force Total
0.08%
2023-04
206,500
Labour Force Male
-0.48%
2023-04
37,000
Labour Force Female
3.35%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

3,113
Total Permits
-20.0%
2023-03
2,511
Singles
-20.3%
2023-03
602
Multi-unit
-18.4%
2023-03

Housing Starts

6,265
Housing starts total
-2.0%
2023-01
2,094
Housing starts single-detached
-22.8%
2023-01
532
Housing starts semi-detached
-5.7%
2023-01
1,036
Housing starts row
30.0%
2023-01
2,603
Housing starts apartments and other
12.3%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

656
Number of building permits, non-residential
-17.0%
2023-03
115
Number of building permits, industrial
10.6%
2023-03
478
Number of building permits, commercial
-17.4%
2023-03
63
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
-41.1%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$27,126
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
20,183 Employers
35,288 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
13,272 Micro (1-4)
6,587 Small (5-99)
298 Medium (100-499)
26 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
3,642 Employers
8,355 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
2,687 Micro (1-4)
941 Small (5-99)
14 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,267 Employers
2,321 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
709 Micro (1-4)
522 Small (5-99)
31 Medium (100-499)
5 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,064 Employers
4,844 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,121 Micro (1-4)
816 Small (5-99)
115 Medium (100-499)
12 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
13,210 Employers
19,939 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
8,755 Micro (1-4)
4,308 Small (5-99)
138 Medium (100-499)
9 Large (500+)
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British Columbia

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
5,399,118
Population
2.81%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

255,300
Labour Force
8.18%
2023-04
244,900
Employment
6.94%
2023-04
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

244,900
Employment total
6.94%
2023-04
209,900
Employment male
4.79%
2023-04
35,100
Employment female
22.30%
2023-04

Labour Force

255,300
Labour Force Total
8.18%
2023-04
220,000
Labour Force Male
6.43%
2023-04
35,300
Labour Force Female
20.48%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

1,962
Total Permits
-23.8%
2023-03
1,300
Singles
-22.7%
2023-03
662
Multi-unit
-25.9%
2023-03

Housing Starts

11,141
Housing starts total
37.8%
2023-01
1,343
Housing starts single-detached
-32.6%
2023-01
396
Housing starts semi-detached
4.5%
2023-01
1,055
Housing starts row
24.7%
2023-01
8,347
Housing starts apartments and other
71.6%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

691
Number of building permits, non-residential
-12.9%
2023-03
117
Number of building permits, industrial
-18.2%
2023-03
504
Number of building permits, commercial
-14.4%
2023-03
70
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
14.8%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$21,028
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
26,015 Employers
46,118 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
16,186 Micro (1-4)
9,616 Small (5-99)
204 Medium (100-499)
9 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
6,514 Employers
15,456 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
4,441 Micro (1-4)
2,057 Small (5-99)
16 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,314 Employers
2,150 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
687 Micro (1-4)
597 Small (5-99)
30 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,822 Employers
6,599 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,012 Micro (1-4)
749 Small (5-99)
53 Medium (100-499)
8 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
16,365 Employers
21,742 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
10,046 Micro (1-4)
6,213 Small (5-99)
105 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)
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Manitoba

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,431,792
Population
2.39%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

57,300
Labour Force
9.77%
2023-04
53,500
Employment
11.46%
2023-04
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

53,500
Employment total
11.46%
2023-04
46,500
Employment male
9.93%
2023-04
7,000
Employment female
22.81%
2023-04

Labour Force

57,300
Labour Force Total
9.77%
2023-04
50,400
Labour Force Male
9.80%
2023-04
7,000
Labour Force Female
11.11%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

715
Total Permits
-21.5%
2023-03
602
Singles
-15.7%
2023-03
113
Multi-unit
-42.6%
2023-03

Housing Starts

1,743
Housing starts total
-10.2%
2023-01
427
Housing starts single-detached
-12.7%
2023-01
96
Housing starts semi-detached
65.5%
2023-01
77
Housing starts row
-58.2%
2023-01
1,143
Housing starts apartments and other
-5.6%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

153
Number of building permits, non-residential
-25.7%
2023-03
32
Number of building permits, industrial
0.0%
2023-03
102
Number of building permits, commercial
-27.1%
2023-03
19
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
-44.1%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$2,297
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
4,559 Employers
6,452 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
2,434 Micro (1-4)
2,081 Small (5-99)
42 Medium (100-499)
2 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,070 Employers
1,759 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
697 Micro (1-4)
371 Small (5-99)
2 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
328 Employers
332 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
117 Micro (1-4)
147 Small (5-99)
10 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
276 Employers
684 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
108 Micro (1-4)
151 Small (5-99)
15 Medium (100-499)
2 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,885 Employers
3,677 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,512 Micro (1-4)
1,357 Small (5-99)
16 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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New Brunswick

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
825,474
Population
3.28%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

32,300
Labour Force
4.87%
2023-04
26,600
Employment
-1.12%
2023-04
17.6%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

26,600
Employment total
-1.12%
2023-04
23,400
Employment male
-2.50%
2023-04
3,200
Employment female
10.34%
2023-04

Labour Force

32,300
Labour Force Total
4.87%
2023-04
29,000
Labour Force Male
4.32%
2023-04
3,300
Labour Force Female
10.00%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

279
Total Permits
-39.2%
2023-03
224
Singles
-41.5%
2023-03
55
Multi-unit
-27.6%
2023-03

Housing Starts

360
Housing starts total
-13.5%
2023-01
260
Housing starts single-detached
237.7%
2023-01
4
Housing starts semi-detached
-66.7%
2023-01
37
Housing starts row
68.2%
2023-01
59
Housing starts apartments and other
-80.7%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

97
Number of building permits, non-residential
-28.1%
2023-03
10
Number of building permits, industrial
-58.3%
2023-03
68
Number of building permits, commercial
-29.2%
2023-03
19
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
26.7%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$1,224
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,829 Employers
2,302 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,551 Micro (1-4)
1,255 Small (5-99)
22 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
698 Employers
583 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
435 Micro (1-4)
261 Small (5-99)
2 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
154 Employers
105 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
60 Micro (1-4)
92 Small (5-99)
1 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
191 Employers
408 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
72 Micro (1-4)
108 Small (5-99)
11 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,786 Employers
1,206 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
984 Micro (1-4)
794 Small (5-99)
8 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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Newfoundland and Labrador

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
531,948
Population
1.81%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

23,900
Labour Force
7.17%
2023-04
17,500
Employment
2.94%
2023-04
26.8%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

17,500
Employment total
2.94%
2023-04
15,300
Employment male
0.00%
2023-04
2,300
Employment female
35.29%
2023-04

Labour Force

23,900
Labour Force Total
7.17%
2023-04
21,400
Labour Force Male
5.94%
2023-04
2,500
Labour Force Female
13.64%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

180
Total Permits
-41.2%
2023-03
152
Singles
-41.5%
2023-03
28
Multi-unit
-39.1%
2023-03

Housing Starts

100
Housing starts total
-55.2%
2023-01
82
Housing starts single-detached
-51.8%
2023-01
0
Housing starts semi-detached
-100.0%
2023-01
7
Housing starts row
-22.2%
2023-01
11
Housing starts apartments and other
-45.0%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

63
Number of building permits, non-residential
3.3%
2023-03
8
Number of building permits, industrial
60.0%
2023-03
50
Number of building permits, commercial
-3.8%
2023-03
5
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
25.0%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$2,180
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,917 Employers
1,297 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,127 Micro (1-4)
773 Small (5-99)
16 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
571 Employers
355 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
370 Micro (1-4)
200 Small (5-99)
1 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
114 Employers
70 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
37 Micro (1-4)
76 Small (5-99)
1 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
149 Employers
257 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
58 Micro (1-4)
84 Small (5-99)
6 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,083 Employers
615 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
662 Micro (1-4)
413 Small (5-99)
8 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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Nova Scotia

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,037,782
Population
3.53%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

40,600
Labour Force
-7.52%
2023-04
35,900
Employment
-10.92%
2023-04
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

35,900
Employment total
-10.92%
2023-04
30,800
Employment male
-15.62%
2023-04
5,100
Employment female
34.21%
2023-04

Labour Force

40,600
Labour Force Total
-7.52%
2023-04
35,600
Labour Force Male
-11.22%
2023-04
5,100
Labour Force Female
34.21%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

434
Total Permits
-35.3%
2023-03
368
Singles
-37.9%
2023-03
66
Multi-unit
-15.4%
2023-03

Housing Starts

827
Housing starts total
-21.9%
2023-01
335
Housing starts single-detached
13.6%
2023-01
54
Housing starts semi-detached
12.5%
2023-01
65
Housing starts row
38.3%
2023-01
373
Housing starts apartments and other
-44.2%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

86
Number of building permits, non-residential
-45.2%
2023-03
16
Number of building permits, industrial
-52.9%
2023-03
58
Number of building permits, commercial
-51.7%
2023-03
12
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
300.0%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$1,361
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
3,576 Employers
3,618 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
2,096 Micro (1-4)
1,457 Small (5-99)
22 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
843 Employers
933 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
532 Micro (1-4)
311 Small (5-99)
0 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
190 Employers
167 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
65 Micro (1-4)
118 Small (5-99)
7 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
195 Employers
603 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
88 Micro (1-4)
100 Small (5-99)
6 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,348 Employers
1,915 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,411 Micro (1-4)
928 Small (5-99)
9 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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Ontario

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
15,386,407
Population
2.98%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

630,100
Labour Force
2.86%
2023-04
590,900
Employment
1.62%
2023-04
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

590,900
Employment total
1.62%
2023-04
510,100
Employment male
-0.16%
2023-04
80,700
Employment female
14.14%
2023-04

Labour Force

630,100
Labour Force Total
2.86%
2023-04
548,600
Labour Force Male
1.63%
2023-04
81,500
Labour Force Female
11.80%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

7,759
Total Permits
-20.7%
2023-03
5,074
Singles
-23.3%
2023-03
2,685
Multi-unit
-15.3%
2023-03

Housing Starts

18,490
Housing starts total
4.5%
2023-01
4,021
Housing starts single-detached
-16.8%
2023-01
377
Housing starts semi-detached
-32.4%
2023-01
2,670
Housing starts row
0.3%
2023-01
11,422
Housing starts apartments and other
18.6%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

2,069
Number of building permits, non-residential
-6.9%
2023-03
511
Number of building permits, industrial
-7.9%
2023-03
1,321
Number of building permits, commercial
-8.3%
2023-03
237
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
3.9%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$26,798
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
50,267 Employers
87,706 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
30,654 Micro (1-4)
19,097 Small (5-99)
482 Medium (100-499)
34 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
12,067 Employers
26,352 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
8,328 Micro (1-4)
3,697 Small (5-99)
41 Medium (100-499)
1 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,824 Employers
4,499 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,384 Micro (1-4)
1,388 Small (5-99)
44 Medium (100-499)
8 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,416 Employers
9,244 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,072 Micro (1-4)
1,214 Small (5-99)
117 Medium (100-499)
13 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
32,960 Employers
47,611 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
19,870 Micro (1-4)
12,798 Small (5-99)
280 Medium (100-499)
12 Large (500+)
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Prince Edward Island

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
173,954
Population
4.25%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

7,800
Labour Force
2.63%
2023-04
6,600
Employment
1.54%
2023-04
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

6,600
Employment total
1.54%
2023-04
6,100
Employment male
0.00%
2023-04
600
Employment female
50.00%
2023-04

Labour Force

7,800
Labour Force Total
2.63%
2023-04
7,200
Labour Force Male
4.35%
2023-04
600
Labour Force Female
-14.29%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

91
Total Permits
-47.4%
2023-03
69
Singles
-50.0%
2023-03
22
Multi-unit
-37.1%
2023-03

Housing Starts

123
Housing starts total
-33.2%
2023-01
71
Housing starts single-detached
9.2%
2023-01
24
Housing starts semi-detached
-14.3%
2023-01
22
Housing starts row
-43.6%
2023-01
6
Housing starts apartments and other
-88.5%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

31
Number of building permits, non-residential
-6.1%
2023-03
6
Number of building permits, industrial
0.0%
2023-03
20
Number of building permits, commercial
-20.0%
2023-03
5
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
150.0%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$171
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
749 Employers
774 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
461 Micro (1-4)
282 Small (5-99)
6 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
240 Employers
245 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
163 Micro (1-4)
77 Small (5-99)
0 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
30 Employers
17 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
11 Micro (1-4)
18 Small (5-99)
1 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
40 Employers
143 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
19 Micro (1-4)
18 Small (5-99)
3 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
439 Employers
369 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
268 Micro (1-4)
169 Small (5-99)
2 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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Quebec

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
8,787,554
Population
1.74%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

323,100
Labour Force
11.57%
2023-04
299,100
Employment
9.76%
2023-04
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

299,100
Employment total
9.76%
2023-04
261,100
Employment male
10.36%
2023-04
38,000
Employment female
5.85%
2023-04

Labour Force

323,100
Labour Force Total
11.57%
2023-04
279,000
Labour Force Male
10.80%
2023-04
44,000
Labour Force Female
16.40%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

8,306
Total Permits
-23.3%
2023-03
6,521
Singles
-24.1%
2023-03
1,785
Multi-unit
-20.5%
2023-03

Housing Starts

6,957
Housing starts total
-41.1%
2023-01
1,240
Housing starts single-detached
-38.4%
2023-01
318
Housing starts semi-detached
-55.8%
2023-01
74
Housing starts row
-78.2%
2023-01
5,325
Housing starts apartments and other
-39.1%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

1,284
Number of building permits, non-residential
8.4%
2023-03
282
Number of building permits, industrial
5.6%
2023-03
813
Number of building permits, commercial
8.0%
2023-03
189
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
15.2%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$14,050
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
32,508 Employers
31,423 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
19,762 Micro (1-4)
12,445 Small (5-99)
288 Medium (100-499)
13 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
9,578 Employers
10,980 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
6,604 Micro (1-4)
2,963 Small (5-99)
11 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,458 Employers
1,208 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
612 Micro (1-4)
806 Small (5-99)
38 Medium (100-499)
2 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
1,273 Employers
3,892 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
534 Micro (1-4)
657 Small (5-99)
78 Medium (100-499)
4 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
20,199 Employers
15,343 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
12,012 Micro (1-4)
8,019 Small (5-99)
161 Medium (100-499)
7 Large (500+)
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Saskatchewan

Source: Data in this portal is sourced directly from Statistics Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and does not reflect BuildForce Canada’s annual forecast analysis
1,214,618
Population
2.47%
2023-01

Construction Industry Indicators

44,100
Labour Force
-12.33%
2023-04
40,700
Employment
-10.94%
2023-04
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
2023-04

Construction Industry Composition

Employment

40,700
Employment total
-10.94%
2023-04
36,200
Employment male
-10.62%
2023-04
4,500
Employment female
-13.46%
2023-04

Labour Force

44,100
Labour Force Total
-12.33%
2023-04
39,500
Labour Force Male
-10.63%
2023-04
4,600
Labour Force Female
-24.59%
2023-04

Residential Sector Key Indicators

Residential Building Permits

232
Total Permits
-55.7%
2023-03
207
Singles
-52.4%
2023-03
25
Multi-unit
-71.9%
2023-03

Housing Starts

845
Housing starts total
52.3%
2023-01
151
Housing starts single-detached
-47.6%
2023-01
12
Housing starts semi-detached
-40.0%
2023-01
46
Housing starts row
-37.0%
2023-01
636
Housing starts apartments and other
265.5%
2023-01

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Key Indicators

Building Permits

74
Number of building permits, non-residential
-41.3%
2023-03
20
Number of building permits, industrial
5.3%
2023-03
41
Number of building permits, commercial
-57.7%
2023-03
13
Number of building permits, institutional and governmental
30.0%
2023-03

Heavy, Civil, and Other Engineering Key Indicators

Investment

$5,527
Engineering construction investment (millions)
2021

Construction Industry Businesses

Total Construction Industry Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
4,378 Employers
6,994 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
2,606 Micro (1-4)
1,737 Small (5-99)
298 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Residential Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
905 Employers
1,787 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
635 Micro (1-4)
270 Small (5-99)
0 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
256 Employers
338 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
99 Micro (1-4)
202 Small (5-99)
9 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Heavy and Civil Engineering Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
418 Employers
841 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
215 Micro (1-4)
190 Small (5-99)
13 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)

Specialty Trade Contractors Sector Profile
(Statistics Canada, special tabulation, unpublished data, unclassified excluded, 2021.)

Number of Firms
2,799 Employers
4,028 Non-employers
Breakdown of Employer Firms by Size
1,657 Micro (1-4)
1,130 Small (5-99)
12 Medium (100-499)
0 Large (500+)
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