Industry News
Toronto Council to ponder heightened safeguards
Toronto Council will consider a call to make automated external defibrillators (AEDs) more widely available in private high-rise residential buildings during its upcoming December meeting.
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.
Canada’s average rent falls below $2,100
Average rent in Canada has dropped 3.1 per cent since last November to $2,074 marking the 14th consecutive month of annual decreases.
Integrated housing project breaks ground in False Creek
A new development in False Creek will blend housing, childcare and emergency response services.
Arcadis selected to design new TMU residence
Cedar Podium Investment Management has selected Arcadis as the architect and interior designer for the new TMU residence on Bond Street.
Dire state of GTA, GGH new home market may intensify
The struggling new home market across the GTA and GGH is poised to worsen before conditions improve, according to a new comprehensive report commissioned by RESCON.
H&R shrinks retail holdings via pending sales
H&R Real Estate Investment Trust will offload most of its retail holdings and three office properties through$1.5-billion worth of pending sales to multiple unnamed buyers.
Empirio Capital expands Edmonton footprint
Vancouver-based Empirio Capital is deepening its presence in Edmonton with the acquisition of a second multifamily property, McConachie Villas.
Bill 60 advances toward Royal Assent
Bill 60 has passed its third reading in the Ontario Legislature, moving closer to Royal Assent and igniting heated debate.
Life lease housing regs in the wings in Ontario
A newly tabled private member's bill from the Ontario government's own back benches represents the second time a Progressive Conservative MPP has proposed regulations for life lease housing.
Some ratepayers veiled in NB survey findings
There’s little clear insight into what New Brunswick's residential landlords and non-residential ratepayers think about the assessment and property tax system.
More Canadians renting for the long term
The Q3 2025 Rental Intelligence Report by SingleKey reveals that the traditional image of renters as young and transient no longer reflects reality.
Ontario unveils new rebates, incentives under $10.9B energy plan
Ontario announced new rebates for energy-efficient home appliances and incentives for industries and institutions under its $10.9-billion energy savings plan.
RECA unveils initiative to bolster real estate oversight
Alberta’s real estate regulator has launched a new consumer protection initiative amid the province’s population surge.
Vancouver joins global accelerators to boost climate resilience
The City of Vancouver joined the C40 Cool Cities Accelerator and UN-Habitat's Urban Planning Accelerator as it focuses on building climate-resilient communities.
Renter demand holds strong across Canada
Renter demand across Canada remained resilient through the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from RentCafe.
BGO acquires Ontario rental property
Global real estate investment manager BGO has acquired The Camby, a newly built multi-family complex in Cambridge, Ontario,


















