Industry News
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.
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
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.
Average asking rents declined in February
The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada fell to $2,088 in February, marking a 4.8 per cent annual decline.
Affordable housing plans for Quebec penitentiary site
The federal government is transferring the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul-Penitentiary property in Laval, Quebec, to Canada Lands Company.
Deadline for B.C.’s retrofit tax credit extended
Commercial and multifamily landlords in British Columbia will have an extra year to complete upgrades that qualify for the provincial clean buildings tax credit.
Canada’s AHIF portal open for proposals
The AHIF is a $580-million program intended for housing projects that showcase new funding models and innovative building techniques.
Housing starts expected to slow in Canada
A slowing economy invariably means slowing housing starts, which CHBA warns will have expansive repercussions on housing supply.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications
Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
U.S. REIT to acquire Amica Senior Lifestyles
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has agreed to sell the portfolio of 38 high-end seniors residences to Wellltower Inc. for CAD $4.6 billion.
Winnipeg rental complex “Pumphouse” named MCHAP finalist
The Pumphouse project has been named one of the top five buildings in the Americas by the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize.
Canada invests $240 million in Manitoba housing
The federal government is investing $240 million toward building, repairing and renewing 105 housing projects across several municipalities.
New survey reveals Canada’s top trending rental markets
Winnipeg retains the top spot as the most sought-after Canadian city for renters on the RentCafe platform.
Ontario renters divided as election looms
Housing affordability and rental policies take centre stage ahead of the provincial election this Thursday, but according to new survey, renters are largely divided.
New supportive housing development opens in Toronto
The three-storey modular housing complex on Ossington St. is a great example of what can be achieved using prefabricated components and sustainable materials.
Starlight completes new Barrie infill project
Starlight's latest rental project, The Shoreview, brings 215 rental suites to the city of Barrie, Ontario, overlooking the Lake Simcoe waterfront.
N.W.T. developing regs for Builders’ Lien Act
The government of the Northwest Territories is now working to identify and develop the regulations needed to bring the Builders’ Lien Act into force.



















