- Monday, September 25, 2023
Infrastructure frailties imbue on-reserve risks
Ontario's recently released climate risk assessment concludes on-reserve buildings, utilities, storm water management, transportation links and communications networks are already highly vulnerable. - Monday, September 25, 2023
A bold vision for Winnipeg Hudson’s Bay building
Led by the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Winnipeg's iconic Hudson’s Bay building is undergoing a multi-phased, $130-million transformation. - Thursday, September 21, 2023
Student debt quashing home buying dreams in Ontario
OREA has proposed several recommendations to help address the housing affordability crisis that young graduates are facing.
- Thursday, August 24, 2023
New council formed to combat labour crisis
A new Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) has been formed to combat the crisis facing skilled labour in the U.S. and Canada. - Monday, August 21, 2023
Industry pact supports upskilling amid green building transition
An industry pact focuses on continuing education among building operations and maintenance workers in the EU as demand for sustainable operations accelerates. - Friday, August 11, 2023
Delinquent loans mount on U.S. office assets
DBRS Morningstar’s recently released status report on commercial mortgage-backed securities counts July as the fourth consecutive month with rising delinquency rates.
Hot Topics
- Monday, September 4, 2023
Canada’s student housing pipeline
With skyrocketing rents and demand outstripping supply, the inability for many to find suitable, affordable student housing has dominated recent headlines. - Thursday, August 31, 2023
Receptive climate for risk management brewing
New guidance for CRE investors and owners/managers highlights climate-related risks, recommended safeguard measures and key questions for gauging the preparedness of assets. - Monday, August 28, 2023
Ontario keeps clinging to 2016 market values
The recent regulation to postpone Ontario's property reassessment for another year stretches the assessment cycle to double its originally intended time span.
Must Reads
- Thursday, June 16, 2022
Canada’s Affordability Plan includes one-time renter payment
The federal government is providing a one-time payment of $500 to nearly one million low-income Canadians as part of the new Affordability Plan. - Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Ontario sets 2022 rent increase guideline at 1.2 per cent
Ontario has released its rent increase guideline for 2022, setting it at 1.2 per cent on the heels of the 2021 rent freeze. - Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Quebec residential rent increase margins tighten
Residential landlords in Quebec face tighter rent increase margins for 2021, particularly if their buildings are centrally heated with gas or oil.