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Guelph

Guelph greenlights taller residential buildings

The City of Guelph will now allow taller buildings in the downtown and Stone Road/Edinburgh Road areas to boost housing supply.
La Petite Maison sur Laprairie

Work begins on La Petite Maison sur Laprairie

The innovative hub will help solve the crisis of affordable community workspace.
rent control RCLALQ

New rent-setting criteria draws ire of Quebec tenants association

The RCLALQ says it opposes the new rent calculation method introduced earlier this month by Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau.
e-lofts

Amexon announces new rental project ‘e-lofts’

Toronto-based Amexon Development Corp is embarking on a new rental project, e-lofts, located at Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills.
Saint Lawrence River

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke calls for land back reform

As the federal election looms, MCK is seeking policy reform and urging citizens to hold leaders accountable in recognizing Indigenous sovereignty.
heat pumps

B.C. making multi-res heat pumps more affordable

Electric heat pumps are becoming more accessible for renters and other multi-residential occupants across British Columbia.
Zonda

Zonda releases Ottawa townhouse and apartment market data

Affordability remains the key driver of multifamily sales in Ottawa according to Q1-2025 market data from Zonda Urban.
QuadReal

Archetype mixes multiple land use types

A mixed-use property in Vancouver will deliver more than 200 rental suites, offices and dedicated industrial space.
March

Rents in Canada saw uptick in March

The average asking rent for rental properties in Canada increased 1.5 per cent in March, marking the first monthly rise since September 2024.
renter assistance

BC announces changes to rental assistance programs

Enhancements to the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program are effective, April 1, 2025.
Centurion

Centurion appoints new president and CEO

John McKinlay brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to his new leadership role with Centurion.
student housing NVIT

More student housing coming to NVIT’s Merritt campus

Students studying at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in Merritt B.C. will soon have access to more on-campus housing and child care. As B.C.’s
Manitoba to forward safety measures

Manitoba to forward new safety measures

The Manitoba government is promising to hold residential landlords accountable for safety and maintenance, and to make it easier to evict tenants who conduct drug deals or carry weapons in a residential building.
HAF

Canada announces top performing HAF communities

Launched in March 2023, the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is on track to expedite the construction of more than 112,000 new homes by 2028.
NB taps private market for affordable housing

NB taps private market for affordable housing

The New Brunswick government is particularly focusing on private market accommodations in its more generous allocation for affordable housing programs over the coming fiscal year.
renter concerns

Affordability, supply shortages among top concerns for renters

As peak rental season approaches, affordability, supply shortages, and difficulties securing a rental remain top concerns across the country
investment

Canada, Toronto announce rental housing investment

The Government of Canada and the City of Toronto have announced a significant investment in affordable, purpose-built rental construction via the Apartment Construction Loan Program.