b'SAUFILEDTFYORCEBBUILDFORCE: Short-term contractions mayThis article was originally published on BuildForce.ca.ease some labour marketC anadas construction sector continues to perform at an elevated level following the COVID-19 pandemic. challenges, but CanadasStrong levels of investments by governments across the country have helped to stimulate the economy, demand for construction industry is poisedhousing remains high, and private-sector entities continue to for further growth through 2032 invest in construction. These factors combined in 2022 to increase total construction investment levels by three per cent over the record high recorded in 2021.BuildForce Canada released its2023-2032Construction and Maintenance Looking Forwardnational forecast. The report finds that construction activity will step down from its 2022 peak, with contractions projected for 2023 and 2024. The contraction is brief, however. Growth is poised to resume by 2025, and by 2032, total investment should increase by one per cent over 2022 levels. 20THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'