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Hines launches West House in Toronto

Located in one of the city's most desirable urban districts, West House delivers 307 upscale rental units and a top-tier amenities package.
Canadians join GRESB Americas sector leaders

Canadian Property Management

Canadians join GRESB Americas sector leaders

Seven different Canadian companies have emerged as 2025 GRESB sector leaders in the Americas region, attaining the top scores within various property peer groups.
Amrize

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Homebuilder sentiment drops to record lows

Housing starts for ownership are down nearly 10,000 compared to last year.
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Advocates call for proactive inclusion in the workplace

Employees report that having to disclose their disabilities can hinder workplace inclusion.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New rental co-op tower kicks off in Scarborough

Options for Homes celebrated the official ground-breaking of The Cedars, a 783-unit co-operative rental building and master-planned community.
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Construction Business

Surrey opens $133M Cloverdale complex

The City of Surrey officially opened its newest recreation facility, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex.
Ontario Fire Code updates

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Ontario Fire Code updates for apartment owners

Effective January 1, 2026, significant updates to the Ontario Fire Code will impact how residential buildings are equipped, maintained, and operated.
GTHA

Canadian Apartment Magazine

GTHA’s rental push gains momentum

Urbanation Inc. released its Q3-2025 rental market report, noting an uptick in GTHA purpose-built rental construction amid a stalled condominium sector.
HST

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Ontario proposes full HST rebate for first-time homebuyers

Ontario is proposing to rebate the full 8 per cent provincial portion of the HST for first-time home buyers who are purchasing new homes valued up to $1 million.
emissions

Construction Business

Construction report charts path to cutting emissions

Nine of Canada’s largest general contractors have partnered with The Transition Accelerator to release a report on reducing emissions.
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Canada pledges $35M for 564 accessibility projects

The federal government is giving $35 million to 564 accessible infrastructure projects nationwide.
RentCafe insurance

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Bill 60 walked back amid public outcry

In a swift reversal following criticism over Bill 60, the Ontario government has announced it will no longer proceed with the controversial proposal.
Residential REITs illustrate market diochotomy

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Residential REITs illustrate market dichotomy

Two residential real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange are slated to go private.
Bill 60

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Ontario proposes major tenancy reforms

The Ontario government has proposed Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, to update the Residential Tenancies Act and improve efficiency at the LTB.
McMichael

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Hariri Pontarini reveals new vision for the McMichael 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, renowned for its Canadian and Indigenous art, has released renderings of its major redevelopment
Whistler

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New rental housing coming to Whistler, BC

A new rental project intended for local workforce and residents is underway at 1600 Mount Fee Rd in the Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood of Whistler, BC.
Condo Act

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Ontario unveils bill to fast-track homes and infrastructure

The Ontario government has tabled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, to fast-track housing, roads and infrastructure.