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Canadian cities see tech office leasing upswing

Canadian Property Management

Canadian cities see tech office leasing upswing

Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver collectively welcomed tech tenants to 1.4 million square feet of office space in Q1 2026, accounting for nearly one third of leasing activity across the three markets.
Oakridge Centre

Construction Business

Vancouver’s Oakridge Park mall set to open

Vancouver's Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is officially opening on May 28th.
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REMI Network

B.C. regs aid localized emergency planning

The new requirements come into force in January 2027 under the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

A historic homecoming at Sen̓áḵw

A powerful homecoming took place May 8, 2026 at Sen̓áḵw in Vancouver as the Squamish Nation celebrated the Blessing Ceremony for the first completed residential tower.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Rental prices return to 2021 levels

Canada’s latest National Rent Report shows rental prices declining for the 19th straight month, bringing average rents back in line with levels last seen three years ago.
buildings policy

REMI Network

Vancouver reviews opportunities for taller buildings

The City of Vancouver is exploring how increased building height allowances could create more housing, job space, and public amenities in the downtown core.
BC housing

Canadian Apartment Magazine

B.C. to benefit from federal housing push

BC housing is positioned as a key beneficiary of new federal investments in skilled labour, construction financing, and modern building methods.
emergency

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Survey reveals most Canadians aren’t emergency-ready

A new national survey released for Emergency Preparedness Week offers a stark reminder of how unprepared many Canadians remain for disasters.
mid-rise housing

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Alliance REIT moves to grow ‘missing middle’ portfolio

Alliance REIT announced it has launched a targeted acquisition initiative to expand its portfolio of “missing middle” housing across Toronto.
Feds seek levers for missing middle financing

CondoBusiness

Feds seek levers for missing middle financing

More flexible financing and openness to innovation are on the Canadian government’s housing agenda, unveiled in the newly released 2026 spring economic update.
Hazelview greets Presima clients and leadership

Canadian Property Management

Hazelview greets Presima leadership and clients

A newly inked deal will see the boutique REIT advisory, Presima, transfer its asset management contracts and leadership team to Hazelview Investments.
CRA to speed up delivery of clean tech rebates

Canadian Property Management

CRA to speed up delivery of clean tech rebates

The Canadian government's spring economic update confirms new priorities and staffing at Canada Revenue Agency, along with an increased tax deduction for tradespeople.
construction activity

REMI Network

Rising costs challenge Canada’s construction sector

A new report from the Canadian Construction Association projects a mixed yet resilient outlook for Canada’s construction sector.
flood risk

REMI Network

Canada launches first national flood risk tracker

The new platform will help homeowners, renters, and businesses to improve their preparedness and resilience.
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Construction Business

Surrey hits record monthly construction value

Surrey set a record in March by hitting its highest monthly construction value ever with $2.95 billion in activity.
GTHA

REMI Network

GTHA rental vacancy hits highest level since 2021

Vacancy in purpose‑built rentals completed since 2000 rose to 5.4 per cent in Q1‑2026, up sharply from 3.6 per cent a year ago.
employee engagment

REMI Network

Research flags employee retention risks

Global insights reveal weak progress in compensation, career development, collaboration, stress, and coaching.