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RioCan to divest $197M in residential assets
Toronto-based RioCan announced agreements to divest its 50 per cent stake in four rental properties within its RioCan Living portfolio as it strengthens its core retail focus.
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Feds remove GST on new homes
The federal government tabled legislation to amend the Excise Tax Act so that first-time homebuyers can now obtain a GST rebate on newly constructed homes.
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WHO adopts the world’s first Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently implemented the first-ever Pandemic Agreement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to enhance global protection from future pandemics.
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Recycling expands across New Brunswick
Curbside recycling is now available to multi-family residences, schools and new communities that were previously depot-based or without any services.
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Study delves into inequities of aging in place
A new study at McGill University is spotlighting the social factors that influence whether older adults are able to remain in their homes and communities.
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Saskatoon approves multi-unit organics program
Saskatoon City Council approved the implementation of a city-wide organics collection program for multi-unit residential properties.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Single-family rentals outpace multifamily growth
Canada’s rental housing landscape is shifting, with single-family rental households growing at a faster rate than multifamily rentals.
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Stantec designing multiple AI data centres in Alberta
One company has multi-year program to build AI data centres across Alberta.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario heeds logistics sector maintenance
Ontario introduces a new tax credit to encourage a state of good repair in the logistics sector, and enhances its temporary tax credit for building and outfitting industrial facilities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CMHC reports increased housing starts for April
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported a notable rise in housing starts in April, marking a 2.4 per cent increase to 240,905 units.
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Surrey approves secondary suites in townhouses
The new polices will apply to areas zoned for new developments, within transit-oriented areas and places with frequent bus stops.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Carney appoints new housing minister
Gregor Robertson, former mayor of Vancouver, has been appointed Canada's new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario doubles down on Building Code supremacy
The Ontario government is doubling down on its message to municipalities to back away from setting new building performance standards or deconstruction ordinances.
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A quiet spring for Canada’s cottage market
Demand has softened across many regions due to recent economic uncertainty.
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NB takes first step to property tax reform
New Brunswick will hold property assessments at 2025 levels for 2026 as the first step of a promised overhaul of the property tax system.
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Ontario tables legislation to spur new housing
The Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, was introduced this week.
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Nova Scotia updates accessibility plan
The accessibility plan sets commitments across eight priority areas for the next three years.



















