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Canada gains tariff pause and public sentiment

REMI Network

Canada gains tariff pause and public sentiment

Canada is making gains in the battle for public sentiment in this unwelcome trade war, as more Americans begin to grasp what the fallout from tariffs could entail.
tariffs

Canadian Facility Management & Design

FM industry preps for fallout of tariffs

The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will impact facility management across North America.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Canadian Property Management

Counter tariffs bring procurement complications

Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
Tariff chill could put CRE investment on ice

Canadian Property Management

Tariff chill could put CRE investment on ice

Tariff chill pervades the investment climate throughout Canada’s economy this winter, but commercial real estate insiders are tallying some reasons to be optimistic.
communities

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Creating longevity-ready communities

The global population of humans living to 100 and older is predicted to increase to nearly 3.7 million by 2050, but current institutions and policies are unprepared for this growing life expectancy.
tariffs

Construction Business

Construction industry condemns U.S. tariffs

Canada’s construction industry and business groups are condemning the punitive tariffs imposed by the USA on Canadian goods.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

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.
Justin Trudeau

Canadian Apartment Magazine

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.
condo market

CondoBusiness

Canada’s condo market: A look at 2025 and beyond

With significant inventory on the market, changing interest rates, and delayed new developments, the way forward is complex.
New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025

Canadian Property Management

New refrigerant restrictions set for 2025

Regulators in Canada and the United States are out of sync in banning the R-410A refrigerant that’s currently a mainstay of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump systems.
Water quality

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Water quality standard boosts healthcare industry

As healthcare facilities increasingly focus on patient safety and infection prevention, effective water management has become a critical aspect of medical device processing.
aging

CondoBusiness

Anticipating the needs of aging condo communities

New updates to the OBC, which come into effect January 1, 2025, do little to address accessibility. How can existing condos prioritize inclusion when planning for renovations?
Emissions reduction plan hits early snags

Canadian Property Management

Emissions reduction plan hits early snags

A newly released audit of 20 select initiatives in the Canadian government’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan concludes that just nine of them are on track to meet their targets.
Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Gentle density roughs out space for infill

Governments across Canada have introduced various measures to encourage accessory dwelling units and more infill housing supply on existing residential properties.
Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

Canadian Property Management

Canada aims to foster decarbonization capital

The Canadian government promotes a standardized approach for categorizing sustainable investment and verifying its credibility for market participants.
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

Canadian Property Management

Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings

The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024.
Indigenous

REMI Network

Indigenous values key for climate crisis response

Greater understanding of the human implications of climate change has shifted the narrative for future generations.