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Amrize

Canada invests in new Burnaby rental development

Known as Baydo Apartments, the project will rise at 6616 and 6630 Telford Avenue in the Burnaby neighbourhood of Metrotown.
Pier 4

Pier 4 REIT acquires large multi-res asset in London, ON

The REIT announced it has successfully completed the purchase of a multi‑residential asset comprising nine low‑rise buildings in the growing London market.
Morguard

Morguard announces $1-billion portfolio investment

The portfolio, currently owned by TD Asset Management, is one of the largest institutional rental housing platforms in Canada and marks a significant expansion of Morguard’s presence in the sector.
tenants

Affordability pressures ease for renters

New data suggests that affordability pressures are beginning to ease for Canadian renter households as rent growth slows across many markets.
housing

Housing costs remain elevated in urban centres

Unaffordable housing costs persist in several urban centres across Canada despite recent improvements. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) latest Housing Affordability Composite Index (HACI)
opening

Toronto Community Housing unveils 130 Augusta Ave

The new building at 130 Augusta Avenue marks the latest achievement in the ongoing revitalization of Alexandra Park and represents a significant expansion of affordable housing options.
LTB

Mississauga moves to unlock more housing

The City says it is moving forward with a comprehensive review of its urban design requirements in an effort to boost housing supply and improve affordability.
housing market

New below-market rental homes coming to Burnaby, BC

The project in Burnaby is part of a broader effort by the government to create affordable homes close to transit, services, and employment.
CRPF

BC and Canada partner to accelerate housing construction

The joint investment is designed to fast‑track construction‑ready housing projects across the province, ensuring more people can access safe, affordable homes faster.
Tenant status could figure in drug crackdown

Tenant status could figure in drug crackdown

Market-rate and subsidized tenants could pose differing liability threats for Ontario’s rental housing landlords under a looming crackdown on knowingly permitting illegal drug-related activity in their buildings.
rental

Canada’s most in‑demand rental markets

A new renter interest report reveals that Moncton, NB, led the country as the most in‑demand rental market in Q4 2025.
Canada seeks expertise for board openings

Canada seeks expertise for board openings

The Canadian government is seeking expert candidates from both the private and public sectors to fill directorships at five Crown corporations related to housing and/or infrastructure.
rental housing construction

Mississauga introduces incentives to boost rental development

Mississauga City Council has approved a motion to expand the City’s development charges incentive program in an effort to accelerate purpose‑built rental construction.
public capital

CMHC forecasts prolonged slowdown for homebuilding sector

Canada’s homebuilders are bracing for continued challenges due to higher construction costs, softer demand, and rising inventories in most markets.
rent growth

Asking rent falls for 16th straight month

The average asking rent for residential properties across Canada fell 2.0 per cent in January, marking the 16th consecutive month of annual declines.

Killam acquires 13-storey Halifax apartment

Killam Apartment REIT has acquired Forrest Green Apartments, a 13-storey, 109-unit building in the Clayton Park neighbourhood of Halifax.
Feds reiterate tax obligations for insurers

Feds reiterate tax obligations for insurers

Current terminology in Canada's rule specifying foreign accrual property income (FAPI) for insurers creates inadvertent wiggle room around investment income from their foreign affiliates.