Industry News
Air conditioner assistance rolls out in TO
The air conditioner pilot program will soon result in 500 units being provided to those in need across the city.
Canadian debt market lures U.S. CRE issuers
Morningstar DBRS is predicting an uptick in American commercial real estate companies issuing maple bonds in the Canadian debt market.
Uniti welcomes first residents in Brampton
The Daniels Corp and Choice Properties new rental community, Uniti, includes housing for residents with disabilities, enabling them to live independently.
GWLRA unveils ambitious College Park revitalization plan
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) has announced a bold, "once-in-a-generation" plan to revitalize College Park in Toronto.
Canadian rent prices continue to cool
The decline in rent prices is most notable in the largest and priciest cities, but the cooling trend is starting to spread nationwide.
Vancouver approves Rupert Renfrew Area plan
The plan focuses on new and diverse housing, job space, public spaces and cultural amenities.
Multifamily sector reacts to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
Trump's sweeping new legislation is expected to bring a mix of positive and negative outcomes for the U.S, multifamily housing sector.
Deep retrofit supports climate and asset value
Yellowknife’s Denendeh Manor is set for a deep retrofit with support from the Indigenous leadership stream of the Canadian government’s Low Carbon Economy Fund.
Waterloo unveils major affordable housing project
The City of Waterloo announced it is paving the way for one of the largest affordable housing developments in Canadian history.
Report examines growing rental supply shortfall
A recent study by National Bank of Canada Financial Markets looks at Canada’s rental housing shortfall despite efforts by developers.
Ontario caps 2026 rent increase at 2.1%
The Ontario government has announced a 2.1 per cent cap on residential rent increases for 2026, the lowest in four years.
Homestead acquires Burlington apartment complex
Homestead Land Holdings has acquired The Diplomats, a two-tower apartment complex in Burlington, Ontario, from GWL Realty Advisors.
Canada announces $1.7M to advance housing research
Administered through CMHC, 15 new housing research, planning and knowledge mobilization initiatives have been selected for funding.
Emerging neighbourhoods in the GTA and GVA
Significant infrastructure investments, especially in transportation, are improving neighbourhoods across traditionally undervalued urban and suburban areas.
Canada’s housing advocate calls for inquiry into accessible housing shortage
As Canada seeks to build a record number of new homes, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate says this is a pivotal moment to build in accessibility.
Competition Bureau issues warning to landlords
The Competition Bureau of Canada is urging landlords to exercise caution when engaging with competitors, particularly in online forums and discussion groups.
Starlight launches Canadian Core Multi-Family Fund
The new vehicle will be used by Starlight to acquire and manage high-quality, income-generating, purpose-built rental properties in Canada's largest markets.
