Industry News
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada’s average rent continues to fall
The average rent for vacant residential units fell 2.8 per cent year-over-year in February, marking the 17th straight month of annual declines.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rent supplements expand affordable supply
An increased allotment of rent supplements will expand Ontario’s universe of subsidized housing options over the next two years, while, simultaneously, more households are projected to fall into need.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada invests in new Burnaby rental development
Known as Baydo Apartments, the project will rise at 6616 and 6630 Telford Avenue in the Burnaby neighbourhood of Metrotown.
REMI Network
Pinnacle SkyTower reaches 106-storey milestone
Pinnacle SkyTower has topped off at 106 storeys, officially making it the tallest tower in Canada.
Canadian Property Management
Michael Brooks triggers REALPAC succession plan
Michael Brooks has announced plans to depart from the Real Property Association of Canada at the end of 2027 after serving as the industry association’s chief executive officer for nearly 30 years.
Canadian Property Management
OSCRE tackles waste data management
The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate is tackling the third of its trio of environmental data management standards with a new project focused on consistent metrics for solid waste.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Pier 4 REIT acquires large multi-res asset in London, ON
The REIT announced it has successfully completed the purchase of a multi‑residential asset comprising nine low‑rise buildings in the growing London market.
REMI Network
Saskatchewan probes government building accessibility
The Saskatchewan government is conducting accessibility assessments on more than 500 provincially-owned buildings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Morguard announces $1-billion portfolio investment
The portfolio, currently owned by TD Asset Management, is one of the largest institutional rental housing platforms in Canada and marks a significant expansion of Morguard’s presence in the sector.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Affordability pressures ease for renters
New data suggests that affordability pressures are beginning to ease for Canadian renter households as rent growth slows across many markets.
REMI Network
Housing costs remain elevated in urban centres
Unaffordable housing costs persist in several urban centres across Canada despite recent improvements. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) latest Housing Affordability Composite Index (HACI)
REMI Network
Manitoba rolls out hospital safety upgrades
The initiatives reflect ongoing consultations with front-line staff and health-care unions.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto Community Housing unveils 130 Augusta Ave
The new building at 130 Augusta Avenue marks the latest achievement in the ongoing revitalization of Alexandra Park and represents a significant expansion of affordable housing options.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Mississauga moves to unlock more housing
The City says it is moving forward with a comprehensive review of its urban design requirements in an effort to boost housing supply and improve affordability.
REMI Network
Vancouver realtor commission rules under scrutiny
The Competition Bureau is advancing its ongoing investigation into real estate commission rules.
Canadian Property Management
Canada sees institutional investment uptick
Institutional investment in Canadian commercial real estate began to rebound last year, while a lower-than-usual share of outbound capital went to the United States.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New below-market rental homes coming to Burnaby, BC
The project in Burnaby is part of a broader effort by the government to create affordable homes close to transit, services, and employment.



















