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Labour Shorter SafetyJuly 8, 2026 · 9 min read

How Canada's construction labour shortage is affecting site safety

The Canadian construction industry is facing a demographic cliff. According to Statistics Canada and BuildForce Canada, more than 245,100 construction workers are expected to retire by 2032, creating a net shortfall of just over 61,400 workers even after

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Terrance Leacock

NCSO & Construction Superintendent

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