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Rising costs challenge Canada’s construction sector

A new report from the Canadian Construction Association projects a mixed yet resilient outlook for Canada’s construction sector.
flood risk

Canada launches first national flood risk tracker

The new platform will help homeowners, renters, and businesses to improve their preparedness and resilience.
UK Renters’ Rights Act

UK Renters’ Rights Act sparks market concerns

Upcoming changes to the Uk's Renters Rights Act aim to strengthen tenant protections, but legal experts warn they may have unintended implications.
GTHA

GTHA rental vacancy hits highest level since 2021

Vacancy in purpose‑built rentals completed since 2000 rose to 5.4 per cent in Q1‑2026, up sharply from 3.6 per cent a year ago.
The Waypoint

Starlight unveils first phase of The Waypoint

Starlight Investments has announced the completion of the first phase of The Waypoint, the firm’s newest build‑to‑rent (BTR) community in Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK
Manitoba seeks landlord contact information

Manitoba seeks landlord contact information

Proposed amendments to Manitoba’s Residential Tenancies Act would create a registry of contact information for tenants’ use to be coordinated through the provincial Residential Tenancies Branch.
sustainability report

Skyline releases 2026 Sustainability Report

Skyline marked Earth Day on April 22 with the release of its 2026 Sustainability Report, the company’s sixth consecutive year of formal reporting on responsible business practices.
New demand response incentives

Ontario launches new demand response incentive

A new incentive for Ontario’s Class B electricity customers offers $54.84 per kilowatt of load reduction during specified peak demand periods between June 1 and Sept. 30.
Mississauga

Mississauga boosts affordable rental housing funding

City Council has approved a major boost to the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), raising the budget from $44 million to $70 million.
NB Residential Tenancies Act under discussion

NB Residential Tenancies Act under discussion

The New Brunswick government is gathering opinions about the provincial Residential Tenancies Act as it prepares to update the legislation.
Ontario tweaks rules enabling evictions

Ontario tweaks rules enabling evictions

The Ontario government is seeking input on a package of tweaks to the Residential Tenancies Act to establish various timelines and conditions for allowing or disallowing evictions.
Air conditioner giveaway prizes cool relief

Air conditioner giveaway prizes cool relief

The City of Toronto is expanding its air conditioner giveaway, following last year’s pilot program to provide cool relief to low-income residents of multifamily buildings.
New Brunswick to lift inspection and permit fees

New Brunswick boosts inspection and permit fees

The New Brunswick government is anticipating an estimated 171 per cent boost in the revenue it generates from elevator inspections, installation permits and mechanic licences.
RentBC rebrand

Canada’s average rent drops to three‑year low

Canada’s rental market continued its downward slide in March, with the average asking rent falling for the 18th straight month to $2,008
rental

Vancouver rental towers a first for healthcare workers

PC Urban Properties Corp. and Harrison Street Asset Management are partnering on a two tower rental development in Vancouver.
BGO to bolster U.S. multifamily holdings

BGO to bolster U.S. multifamily holdings

BentallGreenOak will pump up its multifamily holdings in the United States through a deal for its parent company, Sun Life Financial, to acquire Bell Partners and a portfolio of roughly 70,000 apartments.
opening

Generations Toronto celebrates official opening

The project delivers 390 rental homes and acts as a model for how housing, health services, and community supports can be woven together to create inclusive, sustainable neighbourhoods.