THE READING ROOM
Bringing You All The Latest T In The Industry
Our Reading Room is your go-to destination for all the latest insider information in the industry. Get ready to dive deep into the world of home improvement as we bring you the finest trends, tips, and tricks in the business. From expert advice on choosing the perfect windows and doors to innovative solutions for enhancing your home’s appeal, we’ve got you covered. Join us on this exciting journey where we unravel the secrets of the trade and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for your home.
Energy Efficiency in Review
Top headlines Expanding the electricity system with fixed-cost infrastructure is a recipe for higher costs and more pollution. To affordably grow the electricity system, Canada should instead focus on getting more value from the existing grid, writes Brendan Haley,...
HS Codes 8302.41.90 and 3925.20.00 have been remitted from Customs notice 25-33
Dear Members, As of February 24, 2026, an Order in Council has been signed granting remission for HS codes 8302.41.90 (window and door hardware) and 3925.20.00 (finished uPVC and fiberglass windows and doors). This outcome reflects the collective effort of many...
Provincial Budget Roundup
Top Glass 2026 is back — bringing Canada’s glass industry together See the latest and greatest in Canadian glass, learn from industry experts and connect with peers at Top Glass, April 30 in Mississauga.FGIA event schedule released The Fenestration and Glazing...
January in Review
Efficiency Canada's new report provides a detailed picture of utility demand-side management activities across the country. It reveals that active plans constitute $5.8 billion in total committed investment and could deliver 69 petajoules of incremental energy...
2025 in Review
Happy New Year to all! Here's our recap of our top content from 2025. It was a wild year but our innovative and resilient industry coped well.Ontario launching new 12-year rebate program - Jan. 7 The Ontario government has announced the new Home Renovation Savings...
Energy Efficiency in Review
Ottawa is modernizing the Energy Efficiency Act. Sarah Riddell, Efficiency Canada's policy research associate, evaluates the proposed amendments and highlights potential areas of concern.A modernized Energy Efficiency Act could help Canada meet affordability and...
Canadian window and door news for November
Join our live podcast recording at The Buildings Show On Nov. 4, Fenestration Review editor Patrick Flannery and Building Knowledge president, Gord Cooke, will take the Building Futures Stage at The Buildings Show’s Homebuilder and Renovator Expo to record a special...
Federal budget notes
Join our live podcast recording at The Buildings Show On Nov. 4, Fenestration Review editor Patrick Flannery and Building Knowledge president, Gord Cooke, will take the Building Futures Stage at The Buildings Show’s Homebuilder and Renovator Expo to record a special...
Budget 2025 & energy efficiency updates
Budget 2025 missed an opportunity to make energy efficiency a productivity-enhancing nation-building project. Here's a look at the implications and potential areas of opportunity.Ottawa's new climate agenda focuses on creating lasting projects. Yet the federal...
Canadian window and door news for September
2020 NBC intent statements released Every wonder why a certain code provision exists, or says what it says? Never fear, the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released its intent statements supplement to the 2020 National Building Code....