Building Permits in Canada decreased to 12491125 CAD Thousand in April from 13514761 CAD Thousand in March of 2026. Building Permits in Canada averaged 3209103.13 CAD Thousand from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13828636.00 CAD Thousand in April of 2024 and a record low of 57056.00 CAD Thousand in November of 1951. source: Statistics Canada

Building Permits in Canada is expected to be 12241303.00 CAD Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Canada Value of Building Permits is projected to trend around 13870069.00 CAD Thousand in 2027 and 14008770.00 CAD Thousand in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Building Permits 12491125.00 13514761.00 CAD Thousand Apr 2026
Building Permits MoM -7.60 10.60 percent Apr 2026
Home Ownership Rate 66.70 69.30 percent Dec 2023
New Housing Price Index MoM -0.40 -0.20 percent Apr 2026
New Housing Price Index YoY -2.30 -2.30 percent Apr 2026
Housing Index 121.10 121.60 points Apr 2026


Canada Value of Building Permits
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.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
12491125.00 13514761.00 13828636.00 57056.00 1950 - 2026 CAD Thousand Monthly
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