Construction
Key indicators
Selected geographical area:Canada
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$22.6 billion-1.3%
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$13.5 billion10.3%
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0.6%
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0.5%
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$11,560 million7.2%
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$274,021.0 million5.9%
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$127,182.0 million-0.6%
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$401,203.0 million3.7%
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$2,653 billion <span class="sd-indicator-value-details">(2017 dollars)</span>1.4%
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$2,869 billion <span class="sd-indicator-value-details">(2017 dollars)</span>2.0%
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$14.4 billion0.9%
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- Table: 34-10-0163-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: QuarterlyDescription: This table contains 1812 series, with data for years 2009 – 2018 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; New Brunswick;… ) Prices (3 items: Current prices; 2017 constant prices; Chained (2017) dollars) Sector (4 items: Total all sectors; Business sector; Government sector; Non-profit institutions serving households sector) Flows and stocks (3 items: Investment; Geometric depreciation; Geometric end-year net stock) Assets (7 items: Total assets; Total non-residential; Non-residential buildings; Engineering construction; ...).Release date: 2026-05-29
- Table: 36-10-0132-01Geography: CanadaFrequency: AnnualDescription: Contributions to annual percent change in real gross fixed capital formation.Release date: 2026-05-29
- Table: 34-10-0293-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: MonthlyDescription: The investment data for residential and non-residential building construction gives a detailed statistical image of this activity across Canada, including the provinces and territories, and census metropolitan areas (CMA). Non-residential building construction excludes expenditure on engineering work (bridges, roads, hydroelectric power plants, etc.).Release date: 2026-05-25
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202614519277Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2026-05-25
- Table: 34-10-0143-01Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan areaFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (22 items: Prince Edward Island; Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Atlantic provinces ...), Housing estimates (3 items: Housing starts; Housing completions; Housing under construction ...), Type of unit (6 items: Total units; Semi-detached units; Row units; Single-detached units ...).
Release date: 2026-05-19 - Table: 34-10-0145-01Geography: CanadaFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...).
Release date: 2026-05-19 - Table: 34-10-0148-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (86 items: Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), Type of dwelling unit (5 items: Total units; Row units; Single units; Semi-detached units ...), Type of market (5 items: Homeowner; Rental; Condo; Co-op ...).
Release date: 2026-05-19 - Table: 34-10-0149-01Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (37 items: Census metropolitan areas; Abbotsford-Mission, British Columbia; Barrie, Ontario; Brantford, Ontario; ...); Completed dwelling units (2 items: Absorptions; Unabsorbed inventory); Type of dwelling unit (3 items: Total units; Single detached units; Semi-detached units).
Release date: 2026-05-19 - Table: 34-10-0150-01Geography: Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomerationFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (38 items: All census agglomerations 50;000 and over; Barrie; Ontario; Belleville; Ontario; Abbotsford-Mission; British Columbia ...), Completed dwelling units (2 items: Absorptions; Unabsorbed inventory ...), Type of dwelling unit (3 items: Total units; Single detached units; Semi-detached units ...).
Release date: 2026-05-19 - Table: 34-10-0151-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: MonthlyDescription:
This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (11 items: Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; Newfoundland and Labrador; Canada ...), Housing estimates (3 items: Housing starts; Housing under construction; Housing completions ...), Type of unit (5 items: Total units; Single-detached units; Row units; Semi-detached units ...).
Release date: 2026-05-19
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- Table: 46-10-0087-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivisionFrequency: AnnualDescription: This table provides data on residential building permits by type of residential building and type of work, including permit counts, permit values, number of units created, and number of units lost through conversion.Release date: 2025-03-11
- Table: 34-10-0235-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Municipal owners whose wastewater system needs to be upgraded. Data are available for all provinces and territories, by urban and rural municipalities. Values are also available in numbers and percentages.Release date: 2025-02-04
- Table: 34-10-0287-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: Every 2 yearsDescription: Number of core public infrastructure assets by type of owner for all provinces and territories, by urban and rural municipalities, and by size of municipality.Release date: 2025-02-04
- Table: 34-10-0288-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: Every 2 yearsDescription: Distribution of physical condition rating for core public infrastructure assets by type of owner for all provinces and territories, by urban and rural municipalities, and by size of municipality.Release date: 2025-02-04
- Table: 34-10-0289-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: Every 2 yearsDescription: Year of completed construction for core public infrastructure assets by type of owner for all provinces and territories, by urban and rural municipalities, and by size of municipality. Values are presented in numbers, percentages and kilometres.Release date: 2025-02-04
- Table: 34-10-0290-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: Every 2 yearsDescription: Asset management practices of core public infrastructure by type of owner for all provinces and territories, by urban and rural municipalities, and by size of municipality.Release date: 2025-02-04
- 87. Business and government ownership of residential properties, by legal type and industry, inactive ArchivedTable: 46-10-0023-01Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration partFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Data on the number and assessment value of residential properties owned by businesses and governments, by property type, legal type and industry.Release date: 2024-12-09
- 88. Total family income and characteristics of residential property owners by family type, inactive ArchivedTable: 46-10-0051-01Geography: Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration partFrequency: AnnualDescription: Data on total family income and characteristics of resident owners who are persons occupying one of their residential properties and filed their T1 tax return form: sex, age, family type and size, employment status, claimant status of the home buyers' amount for the purchase of a home and the total assessment value of residential properties owned.Release date: 2024-12-09
- Table: 34-26-0003Description: The Open Database of Infrastructure (ODI) contains the locations of bridges, tunnels, solid waste facilities, pedestrian and cycling paths, public transit stops, and potable water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The ODI is compiled from both open and publicly available data sources and is made available under the Open Government License - Canada. This database is a component of the Linkable Open Data Environment (LODE).Release date: 2024-11-13
- Table: 46-10-0075-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivisionFrequency: AnnualDescription: This table provides data on residential building permits by type of residential building and type of work, including permit counts, permit values, number of units created, and number of units lost through conversion.Release date: 2024-03-01
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- Stats in brief: 11-001-X201828219125Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2018-10-09
- 32. Adjustments applied to capital expenditure estimates to achieve gross fixed capital formation ArchivedArticles and reports: 13-605-X201501314302Description:
Statistics Canada releases an estimate of capital expenditure from the Capital and Repair Expenditure Survey and an estimate of gross fixed capital formation as part of the Canadian System of Macroeconomic Accounts. This note will explain and provide the adjustments applied to the capital expenditure estimate to achieve the measure of gross fixed capital formation.
Release date: 2015-12-14 - 33. Non-residential Capital Expenditures: 2014 Preliminary Actual Estimates and 2015 Intentions ArchivedArticles and reports: 11-626-X2015048Description:
This article in the Economic Insights series reports on the capital expenditure estimates for 2014 and the expenditure intentions for 2015, released by Statistics Canada on July 6th 2015. The article examines changes in the pace and composition of non-residential capital spending, highlighting key movements in the data for these reference years.
Release date: 2015-07-06 - Stats in brief: 11-001-X20150293559Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2015-01-29
- 35. Capital expenditures by type of asset 2012 (final) ArchivedStats in brief: 11-001-X20141972970Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2014-07-16
- Journals and periodicals: 61-205-XDescription: This publication presents capital and repair expenditures on construction and on machinery and equipment for divisions and industries at the Canada level and by division at the provincial level. The report also provides the split between private and public investment. The tabulations focus on capital spending intentions for the coming year, preliminary estimates of actual investment for the current year and the actual investment for the previous year. The investment data are gathered from about 25,000 establishments and establishment groups in Canadian businesses, institutions and governments.Release date: 2014-02-28
- 37. Primary iron and steel August 2012 (revised data) ArchivedStats in brief: 11-001-X20132283616Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2013-08-16
- 38. Changes in the Composition of Aggregate Investment ArchivedArticles and reports: 11-626-X2013022Geography: CanadaDescription:
This Economic Insights article reports on the composition of capital expenditures in Canada. It highlights major changes in the distribution of aggregate capital spending over the last decade, as investments in structural assets accelerated in resource-based regions. The article also discusses the new preliminary actual estimates for 2012 and the investment intentions for 2013. It is one of a series of Economic Insights articles designed to facilitate ongoing assessments of the Canadian economy.
Release date: 2013-02-27 - 39. Canada Year BookJournals and periodicals: 11-402-XGeography: CanadaDescription: Presented in almanac style, the 2012 Canada Year Book contains more than 500 pages of tables, charts and succinct analytical articles on every major area of Statistics Canada's expertise. The Canada Year Book is the premier reference on the social and economic life of Canada and its citizens.Release date: 2012-12-24
- Articles and reports: 11-621-M2010086Geography: Canada, Province or territoryDescription:
This study examines changes in housing market prices in Canada in 2009 using the New Housing Price Index, home resale prices, number of resale units, and data on the number of new units approved by municipalities. It highlights changes in housing market prices from 2005 to 2009 in the provinces and major cities.
Release date: 2010-06-17
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- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5010Description: The survey's objectives are to examine the reasons for major construction investments, to identify strategies that are used by investors to achieve satisfactory outcomes from their construction investments, and to identify obstacles to achieving these outcomes.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5014Description: The investment in non-residential building construction represents the spending value for enterprises and governments, for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5016Description: Residential Construction Investment represents the spending value for individuals, enterprises and governments in the construction of new residential dwellings, renovation work and the acquisition costs pertaining to new units built.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5155Description: The monthly investment in new housing construction represents the spending value for individuals, enterprises and governments in the construction of new residential dwellings during the reference period. The four dwelling types covered are singles, doubles,rows and apartments.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5186Description: The purpose of the survey is to collect information on the capital expenditures of the Canadian oil and gas extraction industry.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5191Description: Residential and non-residential property assessment values are primarily intended to meet data requirements from Finance Canada for Fiscal Arrangements, as part of the property tax base.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5213Description: The Property Values Program produces residential property value estimates by province and territory, as well as by census metropolitan areas (CMAs). This data series represents residential property market values by reference year. This includes all taxable and exempt properties.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5423Description: The Infrastructure Economic Account isolates the role and estimates the impact of infrastructure on Canada, the provinces and the territories. It provides a macroeconomic perspective of the infrastructure assets that represent the physical structures and systems that support the production of goods and services and their delivery to and consumption by governments, businesses and citizens.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 5440Description: This product provides a harmonized Canada-wide open dataset of cycling infrastructure. The Data Exploration and Integration Lab (DEIL) compiled data from open data sources, validated, and standardized these to the The Canadian Bikeway Comfort and Safety (CAN-BICS) classification system. The dataset can be used for research, planning, policy and official statistics.
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 7505Description: The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) produces a comprehensive database containing more than 14,000 housing series. From CANSIM you can download residential housing statistics on housing starts, completions, under construction and newly completed and unoccupied; vacancy rates; and mortgage information.