Industry News
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 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 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.
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 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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.



















