Industry News
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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
Canada boosts EV infrastructure funding
The federal government announced a $10.9-million investment to complete 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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




















