Canada
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Feds open to private sector housing partners
As envisioned, the federal and provincial/territorial governments will jointly fund the 10-year, $40-billion package of policies and programs so many details are still missing or yet to be refined through future negotiations.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Quebec communities get funding for sports facilities
The governments of Canada and Quebec are jointly funding a new sports complex in the town of Val-d’Or and the renovation of two sports facilities in Quebec.
CondoBusiness
National home sales edge higher in March
Canadian home sales rose 1.1 per cent from February to March 2017, surpassing the previous monthly record set in April 2016, according to statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada’s annual green bond issues could top $50-bil
Canada’s capacity for green bond issues will be at minimum $56.3 billion in fiscal 2017/18, according to a recent report by Corporate Knights.
Canadian Property Management
Energy efficiency draws fraction of spending
The Canadian government is looking for waste and savings opportunities across its vast and varied portfolio of capital assets.
CondoBusiness
Americans look north as President Trump takes office
The number of Americans browsing for Canadian properties spiked following the U.S. election last fall, and real estate advisors don’t expect this increased interest to abate any time soon as President Donald Trump takes office today.
CondoBusiness
National home sales rebound slightly in December
National home sales increased 2.2 per cent from November to December 2016, according to statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
CondoBusiness
Foreign ownership low in major urban centres: CMHC
The share of foreign ownership in condominium apartments located in Canada’s major urban centres remains low, according to a new CMHC report.
CondoBusiness
Canadian home sales slightly higher in September
According to a recent report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales recovered slightly in September 2016 compared to August.
CondoBusiness
Bank of Canada interest rates remain on hold
The Bank of Canada has announced it is keeping its target overnight lending rate at 0.5 per cent, but lower interest rates are expected for the near future.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
GE factory breaks ground in Welland
A ground-breaking ceremony was held in Welland for GE’s first Brilliant Factory in Canada. PCL Constructors Canada is the project’s general contractor.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Royal Alberta Museum set to open in late 2017
Construction on the exterior of the new Royal Alberta Museum is complete, bringing the facility one step closer to opening in late 2017.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Doors Open Toronto issues call for proposals
The 18th annual Doors Open Toronto, a free weekend-long celebration of Toronto’s architecture, history and urban design, will be held May 27 and 28, 2017.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
NexRev establishes Canadian operations
NexRev LLC has launched its energy efficiency improvement expertise in Canada with a regional office in Toronto. The Plano, Texas-based company, which also specializes in
CondoBusiness
Toronto’s luxury real estate market on the rise
According to a new report released by Christie’s International Real Estate and Canadian affiliate Chestnut Park Real Estate of Toronto, Toronto is the world’s second-hottest
REMI Network
Canadian business cost competitiveness ranked
Mexico and Canada offer the most competitive combination of costs for facilities, utilities, tax, transportation and labour among 10 countries recently surveyed for their amenability to international business.
CondoBusiness
CREA expects rebalanced housing market in 2016
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales through the MLS Systems for 2016 and has also included 2017 in
