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Special session of North Dakota Legislature unclear with legal research underway
North Dakota House lawmakers meet during the final hours of the session on May 3, 2025. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor) A special session of the North Dakota Legislature is still up in the air as the attorney general reviews options to fix an error with a line-item veto. Meanwhile, legislative leaders this week directed staff to do legal research on possible scenarios that would prompt the Legislature to come back into session, including a recent appeals court ruling that affects legislative districts. Gov. Kelly Armstrong's general counsel has asked for an attorney general's opinion on his line-item veto of Senate Bill 2014. Armstrong's veto message only indicated he objected to a $150,000 grant, but the message was accompanied by red lines crossing out a section of the bill that also included $35 million for the Housing Incentive Fund. North Dakota governor unintentionally vetoes $35 million for housing programs Attorney Chris Joseph wrote in his request for an opinion that the red marking 'merely serves as a color-coded visual aid.' He asked for an opinion on whether the governor's written veto message or the visual pen marks on the bill satisfy the constitutional requirements of a line-item veto. Mike Nowatzki, spokesman for the governor, said the opinion will determine the next steps. Armstrong previously said he would call lawmakers back for a special session if necessary to correct the mistake. Legislative Council estimates a special session would cost $65,000 per day. Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, said Wednesday during a meeting of Legislative Management that he asked Legislative Council staff to brief legislative leaders on scenarios that might prompt lawmakers to reconvene. One question Hogue raised is whether the Legislature has a duty to act in response to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that overturned a 2023 district court ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting plan unlawfully diluted the voting power of Native American voters. A federal judge had ordered the Legislature to change its district map, but if the appellate court's ruling stands, the state would revert back to the 2021 plan. The plaintiffs, which include the Spirit Lake Nation and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, have asked for a rehearing before the full 8th Circuit. Hogue also asked staff to provide a legal briefing related to the governor's vetoes and whether that would prompt legislators to reconvene. Armstrong issued seven line-item vetoes on six bills after the session adjourned. Previously, Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said a special session was the only obvious legal remedy to fix the error with the veto, but he said this week his staff continue to research the issue. Other situations that might prompt the Legislature to reconvene are a significant drop in the price of oil that changes the state's budget outlook or federal funding cuts that have major impacts to state or local subdivisions, Hogue said. If lawmakers call themselves back into session, they have six remaining days of their 80-day limit. If Armstrong calls a special session, that would not affect the 80-day limit. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Malaysian Reserve
26-05-2025
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- Malaysian Reserve
Toitures Hogue rises to the top of its industry with entry into the select Platinum Club of Canada's Best Managed Companies program
MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ – The company's capacity for innovation, the quality of its governance and financial management, not to mention the strength of its commitment, are the pillars on which the jury of Canada's Best Managed Companies program based its decision to award the Platinum Member recognition to Toitures Hogue, which has thus climbed to the top of the best-performing private companies, among hundreds of companies vying for the prestigious title through a rigorous nomination process. The title is awarded to companies that have successfully maintained this 'Best Managed' status for at least seven consecutive years. Launched in 1993 by Deloitte, the Best Managed program is the largest of its kind in the country. It recognizes the excellence of Canadian-based companies with annual sales of $50 million or more. 'We are particularly proud of the fact that this title was awarded to us following an exhaustive review by an external jury made up of program sponsors and CEOs of the best-managed companies,' says President Jocelyn Hogue. He emphasizes that Toitures Hogue's clear business strategy, solid capabilities, commitment and financial performance are the values the company promotes and to which all employees adhere. This privileged recognition is in addition to the company's ISO certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (health and safety), to which ISO 14001 (environment) was recently added. The roofer's trade calls for in-depth knowledge of mathematics and the technical properties of materials, which, in 2025, will give way to a host of innovations developed for the benefit of property owners in industrial, commercial, institutional and high-rise residential environments. 'We play a vital role in maintaining a quality-built heritage and protecting real estate investments, insofar as a healthy roof is a guarantee of safety and building integrity,' continued Mr. Hogue, hence the need for innovative and highly safe practices and methods. According to Mr. Hogue, National Roofers Week in Canada, from June 1 to 6, will help raise awareness among business people and building owners of all kinds of the importance of maintaining roofs capable of withstanding the weather and the impacts of climate change, which are likely to multiply over the years. Mr. Hogue concluded by pointing out that the unprecedented damage caused by extreme weather events in the summer of 2024 alone cost Canada, according to insurers, more than $7.5 billion.
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Toitures Hogue rises to the top of its industry with entry into the select Platinum Club of Canada's Best Managed Companies program Français
MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The company's capacity for innovation, the quality of its governance and financial management, not to mention the strength of its commitment, are the pillars on which the jury of Canada's Best Managed Companies program based its decision to award the Platinum Member recognition to Toitures Hogue, which has thus climbed to the top of the best-performing private companies, among hundreds of companies vying for the prestigious title through a rigorous nomination process. The title is awarded to companies that have successfully maintained this "Best Managed" status for at least seven consecutive years. Launched in 1993 by Deloitte, the Best Managed program is the largest of its kind in the country. It recognizes the excellence of Canadian-based companies with annual sales of $50 million or more. " We are particularly proud of the fact that this title was awarded to us following an exhaustive review by an external jury made up of program sponsors and CEOs of the best-managed companies," says President Jocelyn Hogue. He emphasizes that Toitures Hogue 's clear business strategy, solid capabilities, commitment and financial performance are the values the company promotes and to which all employees adhere. This privileged recognition is in addition to the company's ISO certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (health and safety), to which ISO 14001 (environment) was recently added. The roofer's trade calls for in-depth knowledge of mathematics and the technical properties of materials, which, in 2025, will give way to a host of innovations developed for the benefit of property owners in industrial, commercial, institutional and high-rise residential environments. " We play a vital role in maintaining a quality-built heritage and protecting real estate investments, insofar as a healthy roof is a guarantee of safety and building integrity," continued Mr. Hogue, hence the need for innovative and highly safe practices and methods. According to Mr. Hogue, National Roofers Week in Canada, from June 1 to 6, will help raise awareness among business people and building owners of all kinds of the importance of maintaining roofs capable of withstanding the weather and the impacts of climate change, which are likely to multiply over the years. Mr. Hogue concluded by pointing out that the unprecedented damage caused by extreme weather events in the summer of 2024 alone cost Canada, according to insurers, more than $7.5 billion.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toitures Hogue rises to the top of its industry with entry into the select Platinum Club of Canada's Best Managed Companies program
MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The company's capacity for innovation, the quality of its governance and financial management, not to mention the strength of its commitment, are the pillars on which the jury of Canada's Best Managed Companies program based its decision to award the Platinum Member recognition to Toitures Hogue, which has thus climbed to the top of the best-performing private companies, among hundreds of companies vying for the prestigious title through a rigorous nomination process. The title is awarded to companies that have successfully maintained this "Best Managed" status for at least seven consecutive years. Launched in 1993 by Deloitte, the Best Managed program is the largest of its kind in the country. It recognizes the excellence of Canadian-based companies with annual sales of $50 million or more. "We are particularly proud of the fact that this title was awarded to us following an exhaustive review by an external jury made up of program sponsors and CEOs of the best-managed companies," says President Jocelyn Hogue. He emphasizes that Toitures Hogue's clear business strategy, solid capabilities, commitment and financial performance are the values the company promotes and to which all employees adhere. This privileged recognition is in addition to the company's ISO certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (health and safety), to which ISO 14001 (environment) was recently added. The roofer's trade calls for in-depth knowledge of mathematics and the technical properties of materials, which, in 2025, will give way to a host of innovations developed for the benefit of property owners in industrial, commercial, institutional and high-rise residential environments. "We play a vital role in maintaining a quality-built heritage and protecting real estate investments, insofar as a healthy roof is a guarantee of safety and building integrity," continued Mr. Hogue, hence the need for innovative and highly safe practices and methods. According to Mr. Hogue, National Roofers Week in Canada, from June 1 to 6, will help raise awareness among business people and building owners of all kinds of the importance of maintaining roofs capable of withstanding the weather and the impacts of climate change, which are likely to multiply over the years. Mr. Hogue concluded by pointing out that the unprecedented damage caused by extreme weather events in the summer of 2024 alone cost Canada, according to insurers, more than $7.5 billion. SOURCE Toitures Hogue View original content to download multimedia:
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20-05-2025
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Posthaste: Canada home prices are heading into correction territory
A home price correction is taking place in Canada, especially in the country's most expensive markets, say real estate watchers. Canada's composite MLS home price index fell for a fifth consecutive month in April, down 1.2 per cent from March and 3.6 per cent from the year before, said Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at Royal Bank of Canada. 'Softening supply-demand conditions have triggered a price correction that could persist,' said Hogue in a report. Ontario is taking the brunt of it, with every market posting month-over-month declines. Toronto's composite home price index has fallen 6.2 per cent over five months, but other markets are taking even bigger hits. In London, Ont., prices are down 7.7 per cent, in Kitchener-Waterloo, 7.6 per cent, Niagara, 6.9 per cent and Hamilton, 6.5 per cent. British Columbia is also showing weakness with Vancouver and Fraser Valley posting 2.8 per cent composite price drop over four months. Condos are leading the price decline in both markets. Toronto's condo MLS home price index is now down 7.3 per cent annually, said Hogue, with Vancouver's down 2 per cent. 'Rising inventories have shifted market dynamics decisively in buyers' favour throughout Ontario and B.C., creating some of the most buyer-friendly conditions in decades,' said Hogue. Other markets in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and Atlantic Canada remain fairly tight and have been able to retain modest price growth. The good news is that the dampening effect of trade tension on home buying may be nearing its peak, said Hogue. National home sales steadied in April, down just 0.1 per cent from the month before after a sharp 19 per cent drop over the past four months. 'The U.S. administration's decision to spare Canada from additional tariffs last month could boost confidence and attract buyers in coming months,' he said. So far the Bank of Canada has had little to say about the housing market slowdown, but economists with Capital Economics think that the weakness is becoming harder to ignore. Even if the market stabilizes in coming months, Capital predicts the central bank will make a couple more interest rate cuts this year. to get Posthaste delivered straight to your a rebate goes a long way in the EV market. Today's chart shows how zero-emission new vehicle sales plunged 46 per cent in March and 41 per cent in February after both federal and Quebec governments paused their EV rebate programs in January, said Erik Johnson, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets. Quebec has since reinstated its rebates on April 1, but B.C.'s ended May 15. Quebec sales were down 67 per cent in March, but time will tell if the return of the rebate brings customers back. South the border EV sales went in the other direction, but higher prices from tariffs and the phasing out of EV tax credits in the Republicans' budget could slow sales by the end of the year. G7 finance ministers and Central Bank governors meet in Banff, Alberta, to discuss issues impacting global economic stability and growth ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. Today's Data: Canada inflation Earnings: The Home Depot Inc Federal debt isn't some abstract, distant problem, as mortgage borrowers may soon find out When riding the market whiplash, structured notes can smooth the journey 'Buy Canadian' boosts local beauty industry. Will tariffs end up reversing that? It can feel incredibly isolating when you are struggling to make ends meet and your bank or credit union is unable to approve your application for a debt consolidation loan. However, it's important to know that there are other effective strategies to help you regain control of your finances, many of which don't require borrowing more money. Mary Castillo walk us through them. Are you worried about having enough for retirement? Do you need to adjust your portfolio? Are you starting out or making a change and wondering how to build wealth? Are you trying to make ends meet? Drop us a line at wealth@ with your contact info and the gist of your problem and we'll find some experts to help you out while writing a Family Finance story about it (we'll keep your name out of it, of course). Want to learn more about mortgages? Mortgage strategist Robert McLister's Financial Post column can help navigate the complex sector, from the latest trends to financing opportunities you won't want to miss. Plus check his mortgage rate page for Canada's lowest national mortgage rates, updated daily. Visit the Financial Post's YouTube channel for interviews with Canada's leading experts in business, economics, housing, the energy sector and more. Today's Posthaste was written by Pamela Heaven with additional reporting from Financial Post staff, The Canadian Press and Bloomberg. Have a story idea, pitch, embargoed report, or a suggestion for this newsletter? Email us at posthaste@ Developers lament construction costs in Canada, but it could be a lot worse Just when you thought Toronto's condo market couldn't get any worse … Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
