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Building Permits

April 2008

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Highlights

  1. The total value of building permits was up strongly in April as construction intentions rose in all provinces and in both the residential and non-residential sectors. Contractors took out $6.4 billion worth of permits, up 14.5% from March, the highest level since October 2007.