Development
Report finds Ontario’s rental housing gap persists
Ontario’s rental housing gap continues to widen, with a new report showing that even record levels of purpose‑built construction still aren’t enough to meet long‑term demand.
Canada opportune for tech sector investors
Investors in Canada’s tech sector can generally expect more favourable operating costs than in comparable markets in the United States.
The hidden weak link in building records
As veteran facility managers retire, decades of building records and the knowledge behind them are vanishing, creating costly blind spots for owners and insurers.
A blueprint for scalable affordable housing in Ontario
Operated by Durham Region Non‑Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) and developed by The Daniels Corporation, 1707 Ritson Road North in Oshawa is blueprint for success.
Addressing Brampton’s rental boom
Rose Towers is rising in Brampton, adding much‑needed rental homes for a city driven by newcomer growth and households seeking high‑quality housing.
Historic $1.5B deal cuts Toronto’s development charges
The newly announced Toronto Development Charge Reduction Program is expected to spur significant rental construction and create new jobs.
The new economics of rental housing
Public capital is flowing at a scale not seen in decades, redefining what “viable” means in a market still struggling with affordability pressures.
RFQ issued for first homes on Ookwemin Minising
Waterfront Toronto has opened its RFQ, launching the process to build the first homes on the emerging island community of Ookwemin Minising.
Toronto green development standard loses clout
Newly adopted Ontario legislation cancels local governments' ability to dictate sustainable design features through site plan control and forbids them from requiring EV charging infrastructure in private buildings.
Major rental development breaks ground in Leaside
Hazelview Investments and Sierra Corporation have kicked-off construction on a new 15-storey purpose-built rental development in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood.
27-storey rental tower coming to Scarborough
Developed by the Rose Corporation with federal and municipal support, the new rental property is now underway at 26 Gilder Drive in Scarborough's Eglinton East neighbourhood.
Gairloch breaks ground on new Junction rental property
Gairloch Developments has officially broken ground on 3239 Dundas Street West, a new purpose‑built rental community in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood.
Toronto’s new island community takes shape
More than an engineering feat, Ookwemin Minising represents a commitment to reconciliation and a bold vision for Toronto’s next great residential neighbourhood.
Ontario’s push to restart housing activity
Premier Doug Ford has released Ontario’s Budget 2026, which includes several key measures to boost housing development and address affordability.
The business case for short-term rentals
As housing needs evolve across Canada, short-term rentals (STRs) are gaining traction among professionals, relocating families, and renters seeking flexibility.
Canada announces major investments in Ottawa
Through Build Canada Homes, the federal government has partnered with the City of Ottawa to deliver up to 3,000 new housing units beginning in 2026.
Unlocking Toronto’s Missing Middle housing
Despite being recognized as essential for building affordable, livable communities, "Missing Middle" housing development continues to lag in Toronto.





















