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Montreal short-term rentals

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.
AI rent-setting software

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

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.
Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords

Illegal drug activity could ensnare landlords

Proposed Ontario legislation targets landlords who knowingly permit or possess proceeds from the production or trafficking of controlled substances within premises they control.
Hazleview Bloor and Dufferin project

Urban renewal in the heart of Toronto

A mixed-use, master-planned community under construction at Bloor Street West and Dufferin will soon bring 1,000 new rental units to market.
modular housing

Making the move to modular

As the technology advances, and governments continue to invest in innovative building solutions, modular construction is on the rise.
federal election

Housing goals and policies

As the Liberals and Conservatives face-off on the campaign trail, housing remains a hot topic in the build-up to the federal election.
Mark Carney housing construction

Housing construction amid global uncertainty

Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney vows to “supercharge” Canada’s housing plan and take aggressive action to build homes despite U.S. tariff war
Doug Ford election

Doug Ford wins third term as Ontario Premier

Ontario residents have voted to re-elect Doug Ford in the 2025 provincial election, securing a historical third term and majority win for the Ontario PC Party.
Toronto gives heads-up on emission thresholds

Toronto offers heads-up on emission thresholds

Toronto could join the slate of North American jurisdictions that impose thresholds for allowable greenhouse gas emissions from buildings sometime later this year.

Canada’s rental development efforts

Altus Group explores the impacts of new policies aimed at increasing rental supply including tax incentives, construction loan programs, and grants.
Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Toronto parking review could allay tax exposure

Recommended changes to Toronto's parking regulations could present an opening for some landlords to reduce their exposure to a potential commercial parking levy.
Ontario recharges energy efficiency budget

Ontario recharges energy efficiency budget

Ontario’s energy efficiency budget has been recharged with a pledged 12-year, $10.9-billion spending strategy that significantly boosts funding for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential electricity customers.
Justin Trudeau

Trudeau’s resignation marks end of an era

Justin Trudeau has resigned as the leader of the Liberal Party after nearly a decade of serving as Canada’s prime minister.
renovations bylaw

Navigating N13 challenges in Ontario

Building and legal experts discuss how the new anti-renoviction bylaws coming to Toronto, Hamilton and London will impact rental housing supply.
Bill 60

Ontario announces measures to reduce red tape

New legislation proposed by the government aims to reduce red tape over several departments, including the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
energy conservation Bondi

Energy conservation in multi-unit buildings

As evidence grows about the impacts of fuel-burning on climate change, more multi-unit property owners are turning to innovative energy conservation measures like fuel switching.