The total monthly value of building permits in Canada decreased 3.9% from October to $10.9 billion in November, with declines posted across almost all building type components. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total value of building permits declined 3.9% to $6.8 billion in November. Despite eight provinces with monthly gains in residential construction intentions, the total value of residential permits declined 2.8% overall to $7.0 billion in November. British Columbia (-19.4%; -$249.3 million) and Quebec (-17.3%; -$231.0 million), both driven by month-over-month declines in the multi-unit component, more ... (full story)