Industry News
Air conditioner assistance rolls out in TO
The air conditioner pilot program will soon result in 500 units being provided to those in need across the city.
Carousel Towns launches in Vaughan
A new community of 58 back-to-back townhomes in Vaughan is helping to meet the demand for missing middle housing.
GWLRA unveils ambitious College Park revitalization plan
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) has announced a bold, "once-in-a-generation" plan to revitalize College Park in Toronto.
Vancouver approves Rupert Renfrew Area plan
The plan focuses on new and diverse housing, job space, public spaces and cultural amenities.
NS vendor disclosure now embeds flooding risks
Prospective purchasers can now expect information about flooding risks on Nova Scotia properties as a standardized element of vendor disclosure.
CAO launches smart proxy form
The Condominium Authority of Ontario is piloting enhancements to make the proxy form easier for condo owners to complete.
BCFSA welcomes new board members
The BC Financial Services Authority appointed four new board members on June 30.
U-Bahn Condos breaks ground near Laval metro station
The transit-oriented development consists of 221 units across 15 floors.
CAO partners with TMU on reserve fund report
The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) is partnering with the Urban Analytics Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Management on research into
Canada’s housing advocate calls for inquiry into accessible housing shortage
As Canada seeks to build a record number of new homes, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate says this is a pivotal moment to build in accessibility.
Evolo NEX condo in Montreal awarded with LEED Gold
This is the seventh LEED certification for the Proment Corporation.
B.C. launches electrification pilot project
The B.C. government and BC Hydro have launched a pioneering electrification pilot project in Vancouver that has the potential to set new standards.
Ontario defers due date for development charges
Ontario's new move to defer the due date for development charges is expected to ease upfront costs for condominium developers and create cash flow headaches for some municipalities.
Vancouver advances support for strata and rental projects
Vancouver City Council approved a broad suite of actions to get rental and strata developments built faster.
RECA mandates mortgage education course
This Real Estate Council of Alberta has mandated that all mortgage licensees complete a re-licensing education program.
Edmonton extends solar rebate program
The program provides up to $0.50 per watt towards the cost of solar photovoltaic systems.
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.
