While some new housing will benefit from pre-existing infrastructure, the report said there are barriers to financing newly required projects.

Colliers will acquire a significant controlling interest in the company for approximately US$475 million.

At $3.1 billion, British Columbia posted a record-high monthly total value of building permits, and led the monthly increases in both residential and non-residential sectors in Canada.

How voters might actually respond to an early election call if they respond at all, remains an open question.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 1007 is among those receiving funding. The union will receive $650,369 to purchase and outfit a new six-booth welding trailer.