Industry News
Steelworkers warn new tariff order will disrupt key sectors
The doubling of tariffs, to take effect on June 4, could severely disrupt integrated North American supply chains.
1,200-unit housing project planned for Montreal
The development will rise in the heart of the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district.
Montreal shopping site to become $3.5B mixed-use community
The project will unfold over seven phases and span 15 years.
Mortgage debt a reality for incoming retirees
Nearly a third of Canadians retiring within the next two years said they won’t have their home paid off.
New standard for accessible-ready housing
Accessibility Standards Canada published a new standard that will allow people to adapt their homes to changing needs.
Quebec condo managers sound alarm over DRCOP form
The tool is creating tensions and disputes in co-ownership buildings because it's recommended but not mandatory.
Feds remove GST on new homes
The federal government tabled legislation to amend the Excise Tax Act so that first-time homebuyers can now obtain a GST rebate on newly constructed homes.
Recycling expands across New Brunswick
Curbside recycling is now available to multi-family residences, schools and new communities that were previously depot-based or without any services.
Study delves into inequities of aging in place
A new study at McGill University is spotlighting the social factors that influence whether older adults are able to remain in their homes and communities.
Saskatoon approves multi-unit organics program
Saskatoon City Council approved the implementation of a city-wide organics collection program for multi-unit residential properties.
CMHC reports increased housing starts for April
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported a notable rise in housing starts in April, marking a 2.4 per cent increase to 240,905 units.
Surrey approves secondary suites in townhouses
The new polices will apply to areas zoned for new developments, within transit-oriented areas and places with frequent bus stops.
A quiet spring for Canada’s cottage market
Demand has softened across many regions due to recent economic uncertainty.
Ontario tables legislation to spur new housing
The Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, was introduced this week.
Trailside launches in Lynn Valley, B.C.
The community in North Vancouver will welcome its first homeowners by mid-2027.
Holborn Group proposes major development
The Holburn Group is proposing a major development in Vancouver that will see three of the tallest towers built in British Columbia.
Mixed-use plans for 34-acre greenfield in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo has approved the sale of the city-owned Former Kraus Lands to Urban Legend Developments.


















