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New Brunswick rent cap

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

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.
August rents

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.
housing

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

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.
housing market

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.
RESCON

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

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

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.
Pumphouse

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.
CRPF

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.
Winnipeg

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.
municipal

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.
The Shoreview

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.
LTB

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.