Industry News
Consumer uncertainty stalls spring housing market
Canada's spring housing market is slow compared to previous years, but activity is picking up, according to new data from Royal LePage.
Ontario launches new demand response incentive
A new incentive for Ontario’s Class B electricity customers offers $54.84 per kilowatt of load reduction during specified peak demand periods between June 1 and Sept. 30.
GTA resale market tightens in March
There was an uptick in March home sales in the Greater Toronto Area, which suggests affordability conditions are improving.
GTA new home market underperforms despite small gain
New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area climbed modestly in February 2026, but vastly trail historical averages.
Canada’s costliest disaster of 2025 underscores home resiliency
Insured damage from last year’s March ice storm in Ontario and Quebec is now estimated at $466 million.
First condos to launch in Calgary’s Taza Park
A mid-rise residential development in Calgary's Taza Park will be the first purpose-built condo project in the emerging 470-acre community.
Toronto unveils major deal to cut development charges
The landmark multi‑billion‑dollar agreement will significantly reduce development charges on new housing while advancing the Waterfront East Transit line.
Surrey unveils eCheck tool for residential approvals
The City of Surrey has launched an innovative digital compliance tool designed to streamline the residential plan review process.
Nearly 20% of Canadians retain a key to their previous home
Nearly a fifth of Canadians still have a key to their previous home. This figure rises to 23% among 18‑ to 34‑year-olds.
BCREA appoints Kim Heizmann as new chair
Okanagan-based realtor Kim Heizmann is the new BCREA chair for the 2026-2027 term.
$1.3B fund to convert 2,200 GTA condos into rental housing
A public-private partnership will acquire blocks of unsold condo units and convert them into long-term rental housing.
Canadians maintain homeownership goals in tough market
Nearly one-third of Canadians plan to buy a home in the next two years, according to RBC’s Spring Home Ownership Poll.
Ontario eyes HST relief for all new home buyers
The Ontario government is proposing to waive HST on the purchase of all newly constructed homes.
Rental starts dominate new construction
Record-high rental construction and more missing middle housing contributed to a notable increase in residential starts in 2025.
Committees of adjustment thrust into new status
Municipal committees of adjustment are coming under closer scrutiny with the advent of as-of-right permissiveness for designated categories of housing in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
CHBA launches new Renovation Market Index
Canadian Home Builders’ Association's newly released Renovation Market Index measures current renovation activity and expectations to gauge health of the sector.
BILD announces new board leadership
The Building Industry and Land Development Association announced several key leadership appointments to its board of directors.


















