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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.
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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.
Ontario heeds logistics sector maintenance

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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.
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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.

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Carney appoints new housing minister

Gregor Robertson, former mayor of Vancouver, has been appointed Canada's new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.
Ontario doubles down on Building Code supremacy

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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.
NB takes first step to property tax reform

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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.