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A blueprint for scalable affordable housing in Ontario
Operated by Durham Region Non‑Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) and developed by The Daniels Corporation, 1707 Ritson Road North in Oshawa is blueprint for success.
Ontario mulls new retrofit financing option
The Ontario government is proposing to open up a new financing option for energy and water efficiency upgrades in commercial and multifamily buildings.
Ontario’s new LTB rules now in effect
Ontario has introduced several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes through Bill 60 and Bill 97, effective July 1.
The new economics of rental housing
Public capital is flowing at a scale not seen in decades, redefining what “viable” means in a market still struggling with affordability pressures.
Toronto green development standard loses clout
Newly adopted Ontario legislation cancels local governments' ability to dictate sustainable design features through site plan control and forbids them from requiring EV charging infrastructure in private buildings.
Toronto’s new island community takes shape
More than an engineering feat, Ookwemin Minising represents a commitment to reconciliation and a bold vision for Toronto’s next great residential neighbourhood.
Ontario’s push to restart housing activity
Premier Doug Ford has released Ontario’s Budget 2026, which includes several key measures to boost housing development and address affordability.
Navigating Ontario’s drug activity regulations
The proposed regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025 introduce new responsibilities and heightened risks for landlords.
B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise
Commercial and residential landlords and strata corporations in British Columbia face a 7 per cent increase on some key operational costs, set to kick in on Oct. 1, 2026.
Bill 60 advances toward Royal Assent
Bill 60 has passed its third reading in the Ontario Legislature, moving closer to Royal Assent and igniting heated debate.
Unlocking affordable housing development
According to advocates, the AHRF would give both non-profit and purpose-built rental developers the financial certainty needed to move housing projects forward.
Ontario Fire Code updates for apartment owners
Effective January 1, 2026, significant updates to the Ontario Fire Code will impact how residential buildings are equipped, maintained, and operated.
Bill 60 walked back amid public outcry
In a swift reversal following criticism over Bill 60, the Ontario government has announced it will no longer proceed with the controversial proposal.
Keeping cool in Canadian apartments
Legal expert Joe Hoffer offer insights for landlords amid calls for mandatory cooling systems into federally funded retrofits and new construction.
Montreal’s crackdown on short-term rentals
Montreal has introduced strict new rules for short-term rentals in an effort to ease the housing crisis and crack down on unauthorized listings.
Algorithmic rent-setting under scrutiny
The ongoing legal storm around the AI-driven rent-setting software YieldStar could result in the widespread ban of these tools in Canada and the U.S.
New tax twist for affordable rental housing
A promised new optional property tax subclass would allow Ontario municipalities to reduce the tax rate on qualifying affordable rental units by up to 35 per cent.



















