Building Alberta.
Rethinking material choices.
Explore construction imports, material alternatives and Canadian manufacturing opportunities.
Trade tensions. Material decisions.
In this study’s 2023–2025 baseline, the United States was the largest recorded country of origin by import value for the 27 selected product families, accounting for 31.8% of imports cleared in Alberta. Higher Canadian tariffs on selected U.S.-origin goods make it useful to compare import reliance and investigate alternative sources.
Why this matters for Alberta
Housing and infrastructure plans make dependable supply a priority.
Different programs and funding periods. Not an additive total.
B = billion Canadian dollars. Labels link to official sources.
Which construction products deserve priority
when exploring material alternatives?
Compare import reliance. Review trade exposure. Investigate opportunities.
Explore the evidence
A clearer view of construction materials—for those who design, build and bring products to market.