Industry News
Trent U plans Canada’s largest mixed-use building
The growth of Trent University continues with a groundbreaking project. Construction has officially begun on Gidigaa Migizi College and the new Otonabee College residence.
New fines loom for fire safety enforcement
Ontario municipalities will have an optional set of fines for enforcing fire safety once the provincial government finalizes the framework for administrative monetary penalties, known as AMPs.
Starlight Investments advances sustainability efforts
In its newly released 2024 Sustainability Report, Starlight Investments identifies the progress its made toward advancing key objectives.
Vancouver advances support for strata and rental projects
Vancouver City Council approved a broad suite of actions to get rental and strata developments built faster.
Premium new rental project breaks ground in Calgary’s Beltline
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) celebrated the ground-breaking of a new rental tower at 1405 4th Street SW in Calgary’s Beltline district.
MPAC unveils data collection enhancements
Web platform upgrades could ease drudgery for Ontario commercial ratepayers obliged to submit annual income and expense information to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
Edmonton extends solar rebate program
The program provides up to $0.50 per watt towards the cost of solar photovoltaic systems.
Residential rents down slightly from 2024 peak
Average rents in Canada have declined 3.3 per cent since May 2024, marking the eighth consecutive month of annual decreases.
New Brunswick rent cap stays at 3 per cent
New Brunswick announced it is keeping its rent cap at three per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help minimize spikes in rent.
Landlords’ contact information elicits caution
The Ontario government is tweaking requirements for credit bureaus to release contact information for third-party users of credit scores to the scrutinized consumers.
Swedish multifamily a fit for Ontario Teachers’
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has entered the Swedish multifamily market with an agreement to acquire two newly built properties encompassing 425 rental residential units.
Steelworkers warn new tariff order will disrupt key sectors
The doubling of tariffs, to take effect on June 4, could severely disrupt integrated North American supply chains.
Toronto rental building first to earn LGBTQ+ accreditation
Hazelview's Story of Midtown Toronto received the Rainbow Registered accreditation in recognition of its commitment to inclusivity.
1,200-unit housing project planned for Montreal
The development will rise in the heart of the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district.
Montreal shopping site to become $3.5B mixed-use community
The project will unfold over seven phases and span 15 years.
Two rental housing projects underway in Burnaby
Metro Vancouver has started construction on two family-oriented, non-market rental housing projects that will add nearly 300 homes.
CLV Group poised to expand multifamily portfolio
Ottawa-based CLV Group is poised for a 74 per cent expansion of its multifamily portfolio through an agreement to purchase InterRent REIT and take it private.



















