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MURA call for proposals now open
The City of Toronto has launched its second request for proposals for the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program.
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CSA Group releases recommendations to improve housing policy
A new report from CSA Group identifies ways governments can work collaboratively to improve housing policy and increase Canada's affordable rental supply.
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Report identifies inequities in Ontario rental process
A majority of consumers and realtors in Ontario believe the rental process suffers from discrimination, according to new research from OREA .
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Canada’s Student Housing Market
As the fall semester kicks off, reports of inadequent student housing abound, with many having struggled to find suitable accommodations in and around campuses.
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Lower-income renters still lack housing options
According to CMHC’s 2022 Rental Market Report, lower-income renters are still lacking housing options in most Canadian cities.
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Bluevale acquires former hotel in St.Catharines, Ontario
Bluevale Capital Group announced plans to convert the former Queensway Hotel in St. Catharines, ON, into much-needed affordable housing.
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Justin Trudeau promises “real and important change”
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has been elected for a third term, with a vow to deliver "real and important change" on issues such as housing affordability and chronic rental undersupply.
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Ottawa announces plan to build 700 new affordable rental homes
The Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) announced plans to invest $167.9 million toward the construction of 700 new affordable rental homes.
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Dundas Street rental development receives funding
A new rental development featuring affordable units will soon be rising on Dundas Street West thanks to funding from federal government and the City of Toronto.
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Vancouver approves controversial Birch Street rental tower
The City of Vancouver has approved plans for the controversial Birch Street rental tower, a 28-storey development located at the corner of West Broadway.
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Survey finds half of renters plan to seek more affordable housing
A recent survey of 16,000 renters across 181 Canadian cities found that half of respondents are planning to look for more affordable housing due to the effects of COVID-19.
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Phase two of Housing Now approved by City Council
Toronto City Council has approved the second phase of Housing Now, an initiative that leverages City-owned land for the development of affordable housing within mixed-income, mixed-use, transit-oriented communities.
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Feds invest in new Toronto rental development at Weston Rd.
The federal government announced plans to invest $147 million through its RCFi initiative toward the construction of 514 residential units located at Weston Road in Toronto.
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Feds invest $200 million in new rental housing at Mirvish Village
The federal government announced it is committing $200 million toward the construction of six new apartment buildings at Mirvish Village in Toronto.
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Housing Vancouver reports need for stronger rental focus
The Housing Vancouver Q3 update shows that purpose-built rental approvals are currently below the 10-year target set by the City of Vancouver.
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Affordability worse for renting Canadians: Report
New data from Rentals.ca shows that affordability for low-income Canadian renters is worse than what was reported in mid-July by the CCPA.
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Affordable rental housing on national agenda
As 2019 begins, Canadians continue to face a well-chronicled slate of challenges when it comes to finding affordable rental housing. Here, housing experts share their insights...and even a few solutions.
