affordable housing
Canadian Apartment Magazine
A blueprint for scalable affordable housing in Ontario
Operated by Durham Region Non‑Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) and developed by The Daniels Corporation, 1707 Ritson Road North in Oshawa is blueprint for success.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Nova Scotia public housing locks in wind power
The Nova Scotia government has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement for its public housing portfolio, locking in rates for electricity generated at the Mersey River Wind Project.
CondoBusiness
Condos grapple with overcrowded units
Overcrowding is difficult to address and even harder to resolve, especially when governing documents provide little clarity.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada announces major investments in Ottawa
Through Build Canada Homes, the federal government has partnered with the City of Ottawa to deliver up to 3,000 new housing units beginning in 2026.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Life lease housing regs in the wings in Ontario
A newly tabled private member's bill from the Ontario government's own back benches represents the second time a Progressive Conservative MPP has proposed regulations for life lease housing.
Design Quarterly
Sawmill development delivers affordable homes
The Sawmill Housing Development in Vancouver was officially completed in November 2025, delivering 337 affordable homes in the River District.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Military housing battles fatigue
Plans to enlist the private market in military housing provision could help Canada’s department of National Defence reduce a growing shortfall between supply and demand.
Construction Business
Campus housing announced for KPU Surrey
A 350 new student bed housing and dining hall are coming to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Surrey campus.
REMI Network
Don Summerville brings mixed-income living to Leslieville
The mixed-income community includes three new buildings with various home types.
Construction Business
Unique affordable Vancouver housing
Affordable housing is a pressing issue across the country, with demand far outpacing supply. VRCA recognizes two outstanding housing projects.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Poor conditions prevalent in subsidized housing
Canada’s social and affordable rental housing stock is increasingly falling into disrepair as it ages, while vacancy rates are generally tightening.
REMI Network
Manitoba Métis Federation opens mixed-use residence
While the 77,900-square-foot property is the first of its kind for the MMF, it will be a template for other developments.
REMI Network
Guelph greenlights taller residential buildings
The City of Guelph will now allow taller buildings in the downtown and Stone Road/Edinburgh Road areas to boost housing supply.
Construction Business
EllisDon launches Base Design
EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design, an innovative solution to address the urgent need for rapid housing development across Canada.
Construction Business
Construction starts on treatment centre complex
Construction has begun on a multi-use development in Vancouver, featuring 97 non-market homes and a new healthcare treatment centre.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
NB taps private market for affordable housing
The New Brunswick government is particularly focusing on private market accommodations in its more generous allocation for affordable housing programs over the coming fiscal year.
REMI Network
Canadian housing coalition response plan to tariffs
A coalition of leading Canadian housing organizations has come together to propose a policy plan in response to the trade war.
