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Canada launches new tool to lease federal lands for housing

The federal government has launched the Canada Public Land Bank to link builders with federally owned properties available for housing development.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Multifamily rental fundamentals likely to remain strong

Market analysis from Morningstar DBRS finds that despite economic uncertainty and labour challenges, multifamily rental fundamentals should remain strong.
Real estate underperforms in pension fund mix

Canadian Property Management

Real estate underperforms in pension fund mix

The real estate asset class is currently taking its turn as the underperforming piece in large Canadian pension funds' diversified mix of holdings.
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Ontario updates provincial planning rules

The Ontario government released a new set of land-use planning rules for municipalities, which build on the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act.
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Conestoga College allocates $500M-plus for campus upgrades

Conestoga College has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming. 
Manitoba rent guideline

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Manitoba sets 2025 rent guideline at 1.7%

Effective January 1, 2025, Manitoba's new rent guideline has been set at 1.7 per cent, a significant decrease from the 2024 guideline.
Hotel transaction volume outpacing last year

Canadian Property Management

Hotel transaction volume outpacing last year

Colliers Canada projects hotel transaction volume should surpass $2 billion in 2024, based on first half sales and properties currently in the deal pipeline.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

More Nova Scotians now eligible for rent supplement

Effective August 23, low-income Nova Scotians who are spending 40% or more of their household income on rent may be eligible for a rent supplement, down from the previously required 50%.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

B.C. announces 2025 allowable rent increase

The BC government has set the annual allowable rent increase for 2025 at 3 per cent, down slightly from this year’s allowable increase of 3.5 per cent.
Energy storage becomes a planning consideration

Canadian Property Management

Energy storage becomes a planning consideration

Energy storage gets new prominence in the most recent update of Ontario’s directives for land use planning, now explicitly listed as an energy supply option municipalities should consider.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

B.C. multifamily investment activity expected to increase

Multifamily investment activity is expected to increase in Vancouver and Victoria, according to CBRE’s new 2024 Mid-Year Apartment Report.
Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance

The Canadian government is seeking public input on the current regulated timelines for banks to clear deposited cheques and release funds to payees.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

Housing starts up 16% in July

Housing starts across Canada rose by 16 per cent in July driven largely by multi-unit starts, according to the latest data from CMHC.
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Canada invests in cutting-edge UBC research facilities

The federal government announced funding for two facility projects at the University of British Columbia to help local businesses grow compete globally.
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B.C. pilots return-to-work initiative post injury or disability

An early intervention pilot initiative taking place in B.C. will be available to any individual or employer seeking return-to-work and accommodation solutions after experiencing mental and physical health impairments.
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Ontario and Nova Scotia form skilled trades partnership

The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople.
Canada a hyper version of multifamily trends

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Canada a hyper version of multifamily trends

Multifamily properties continue to be an investment favourite worldwide, with Canada perhaps demonstrating the hyper version of what’s happening in markets elsewhere.