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Ottawa funds 107 new rental homes in Hamilton

The federal government has committed $31.8 million through the Affordable Housing Fund (HAF) to support the construction of an eight‑storey rental development in Hamilton.

CAPREIT names James Lawrence new COO

James Lawrence, who previously served as CAPREIT’s Senior Vice President of Operations, brings more than two decades of experience in property management and asset management.
2027 rent increase

B.C. sets 2027 rent increase limit at 2.2%

B.C. has set the 2027 rent increase limit at 2.2 per cent, keeping the cap tied to inflation and giving landlords early clarity ahead of the Jan. 1 implementation.

199 new rental homes coming to Edmonton

Edmonton’s rental supply is set to grow with the launch of Gilbertson Block, a six‑storey, 199‑unit project now under construction at 210 Lakewood Road East NW
Retaliatory tariffs set for building products

Retaliatory tariffs set for building products

Radiators, most air conditioners, and LED luminaires and lighting fittings manufactured in the United States are set to be hit with retaliatory tariffs beginning Sept. 8.
rental housing gap

Report finds Ontario’s rental housing gap persists

Ontario’s rental housing gap continues to widen, with a new report showing that even record levels of purpose‑built construction still aren’t enough to meet long‑term demand.
GTA investment

GTA investment rebounds driven by multifamily growth

Investor confidence in the Greater Toronto Area’s commercial real estate market strengthened in Q2 2026, according to new data from Altus Group.
AI

AI adoption surges among Canadian renters

AI adoption is rising among Canadian renters, who say they are using the technology more readily to find listings, compare prices, understand lease terms and more.
mountain

Vancouver completes Little Mountain homes

A new City of Vancouver-owned building is now complete at Little Mountain and will open in early fall, featuring affordable homes.
GO Residential REIT

GO REIT announces major expansion into U.S markets

GO Residential REIT has announced a landmark deal that will reshape its scale, strategy, and competitive position in New York City and Sunbelt Region.
EV

Canada boosts EV infrastructure funding

The federal government announced a $10.9-million investment to complete 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects.
rental market

Canada’s rental market edges toward stability

Canada’s rental market is showing early signs of stabilizing, even as July marked the 22nd straight month of annual rent declines.
federal funding

Federal funding fuels Toronto’s rental build‑out

Toronto is set for a major rental construction push, with $2.7 billion in federal funding driving an expansion of the city’s purpose‑built rental stock alongside new City incentives aimed at speeding up delivery.
housing market

New research suggests rising risks for Canada’s housing market

Canada’s housing market is straining under the weight of shifting economic conditions, cooling demographic growth, and a sharp reversal in investor sentiment, according to new report.
garbage

Saskatoon eyes utility-funded model for multi-unit garbage

All property taxpayers contribute to garbage collection service, but that funding model may soon change.
Boardwalk REIT

Boardwalk REIT posts steady Q2 results

Boardwalk REIT reported another stable quarter in Q2 2026, underscoring the continued resilience of Canada’s affordable rental segment.
BST Canada

BST Canada announces Toronto acquisition

BST Canada has expanded its Toronto footprint with the acquisition of three high-rise apartment buildings totalling 487 rental units, marking another strategic step in the