Key data points
Last release
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Observation period
Aug 2025
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
35.50 % on Jan 31, 1975
Lowest
−28.50 % on Dec 31, 1964
About Canada Building Permits MoM
In Canada, building permits refer to the value of permits issued for new buildings, alterations, additions, and renovations that includes expenditures on materials, labor, profit, and overheads. The value is based on a survey of 2,400 municipalities, representing 95% of the country's population. Building permits provide an early indication of construction activity in Canada but the issuance of a permit doesn't guarantee that construction is imminent.