Industry News
Affordability tops renters’ concerns in new national survey
The new data shows shows that affordability remains the defining challenge for Canadian renters, with 70% of respondents citing high rent prices as their main obstacle.
Canada and B.C. sign historic $5B partnership
Canada and B.C. unveiled a 10-year infrastructure agreement that will direct more than $5 billion toward local infrastructure.
Mississauga expands tenant protections during redevelopment
The approved amendments introduce stronger supports for eligible tenants living in affordable units affected by redevelopment.
Historic $1.5B deal cuts Toronto’s development charges
The newly announced Toronto Development Charge Reduction Program is expected to spur significant rental construction and create new jobs.
Ontario poised for record student housing growth
Ontario is heading into a watershed year for student housing, according to Urbanation’s new Spring Purpose‑Built Student Accommodation Report.
Cherry House brings stability to Canada’s soccer pathway
As World Cup fever sweeps the nation, Dream, Kilmer and Tricon have partnered with Canada Soccer to launch Cherry House, delivering much‑needed athletic housing in downtown Toronto.
RFQ issued for first homes on Ookwemin Minising
Waterfront Toronto has opened its RFQ, launching the process to build the first homes on the emerging island community of Ookwemin Minising.
CMHC reports softening in major rental markets
Canada’s major rental markets are showing early signs of easing as new supply comes online and demand growth slows.
New rental tower set to rise at Sheppard-Yonge
Stafford and DBS Developments have unveiled plans for a purpose‑built rental tower at 11–21 Johnston Avenue in Toronto’s Sheppard-Yonge neighbourhood.
National rents decline again
National rents for residential properties in Canada fell 4.7 per cent since May 2024, marking the 20th straight month of annual declines.
Major rental development breaks ground in Leaside
Hazelview Investments and Sierra Corporation have kicked-off construction on a new 15-storey purpose-built rental development in Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood.
Rental Housing Canada recognizes Ugo Bizzarri
Ugo Bizzarri, Founder and Executive Chair of Hazelview Investments, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rental Housing Canada National Conference in Ottawa.
NB proposes property tax rate stabilizer
New Brunswick introduces new legislation that would leave non-residential ratepayers potentially exposed to a larger share of the property tax burden.
B.C. leads Canada in lowering residential rents
According to new data from the province, recent policies and interventions have helped significantly lower B.C. asking rents since they peaked in 2023.
Mississauga moves to pre-zone 35 major transit station areas
The future development could support approximately 227,000 residents and 47,000 jobs.
27-storey rental tower coming to Scarborough
Developed by the Rose Corporation with federal and municipal support, the new rental property is now underway at 26 Gilder Drive in Scarborough's Eglinton East neighbourhood.
Move‑in incentives now the norm in major rental markets
Move‑in incentives have become increasingly common, reshaping how renters search for homes and how property managers compete for tenants.




















