Advocacy Resources
Build your advocacy expertise with a curated collection of reports, studies, and data centred on the building supply industry.
Dig into key trends, market data, and policy impacts. All in one place. Plus, trusted external resources to give you the full picture.
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Serving the Lumber and Building Material Industry in Western Canada
Our Vision
To be the strategic partner our members rely on to attract talent, shape government policy, and connect with stakeholders to support our industry
Our Mission
To be the voice and a key resource for the lumber and building industry in Western Canada by facilitating critical industry events, delivering value added training and advocating to resolve key industry issues.
Reports & Studies
Information on Supply-Build Canada’s Advocacy Trip to D.C
March 19, 2026 • Supply-Build Canada
On February 25th and 26th Supply-Build Canada’s advocacy team traveled to D.C. for their second U.S. trip to advocate on behalf of Canada’s lumber industry. The objective was to educate key Congressional committees and member offices on the importance of Canadian lumber for U.S. homebuilding, and the impact that duties and tariffs have on U.S. affordability...
The Importance of Canadian Lumber for U.S. Housing Affordability
March, 2026 • Supply-Build Canada
Stability and predictability of prices and supply are two critical aspects to homebuilding affordability. Tariffs and duties on Canadian Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) lumber have created price and supply unpredictability. This has made U.S. homebuilders hesitant to build, which has led to fewer homes built, higher home prices, and fewer American jobs...
Key Findings | Impacts of Elevated U.S. Duties on Canadian Lumber in the U.S.
August 29, 2025 • High Peak Strategy
The U.S. does not currently produce enough softwood lumber to replace existing Canadian imports, meaning the U.S. needs Canadian lumber to thrive. Moreover, the U.S. sawmill industry is hamstrung by labor supply challenges that will inhibit the ability of the industry increase production in the coming years...
Building Supplies Dealers Across Canada | Economic Impact Report: Comparison to other industries
July, 2025 • Jupia Consultants Inc.
The building supplies dealers sector across Canada is a strategically important retail sector with nearly 7,900 stores employing 155,000 staff and generating $45.8 billion in sales in 2024. The building supplies wholesale sector is also an important contributor to the Canadian economy with over $140 billion in sales...
2022-2023 Labour Market Survey | In Partnership with the Government of Alberta
July 2023 • Malatest
Labour challenges have been identified as the number one pain point for the Building Supply Sector in recent years. In order for Supply-Build Canada, a key industry association for the sector, to address challenges and bridge gaps with programs and services, data that illuminate the key challenges and gaps are essential...
Other Resources
Housing Market Data
June 25, 2023 • Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Data on new home sales and construction in Canada, the provinces and territories, CMAs and CAs.
These reports and tables provide housing statistics and analysis for housing markets across Canada. This includes:
- housing starts and completions
- units under construction
- units absorbed and unabsorbed
Get up-to-date information on housing markets in Canada, the provinces and territories, and selected metropolitan areas.
News to Follow
Federal Government
News releases, statements, readouts and more from the Federal Government.
Government of Manitoba
News Releases from the Government of Manitoba.
Government of Saskatchewan
News Releases from the Government of Saskatchewan.
Government of Alberta
News Releases from the Government of Alberta.
Government of British Columbia
News Releases from the Government of British Columbia.
Government of Ontario
News Release from the Government of Ontario.
TreeFrog News
Wood product and forestry specific news articles.
Retail Insider
News Articles specific to general Canadian retailers.
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