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Canada Building Permits Jump 8.8% in August 2026: Alberta Up 21.7% as Edmonton and Calgary Gain
Canadian building permit values rose 8.8% to $13.6 billion in August 2026, according to Statistics Canada. Alberta increased 21.7%, with Calgary up 27.1% and Edmonton up 19.2%. Multi-unit housing drove national growth, but permits are not the same as completed homes.