In December 2018 the dwelling permits were slightly above 12.900 units in Canada. This is -28,9% under the annual average and the lowest since February 2016. If we put this number next to those from the last 10 years, we can find the highest value at 50.309 units, in May 2018 and the lowest value at 6.323 units, back in January 2009. Compared to last year's corresponding numbers, the value has decreased by -19,4% and compared to November, the value has decreased by -41,6%. Based on this data the B+L forecast for the current year leads to a yearly growth rate of 4,5%.