housing
Construction Business
New coalition to champion infrastructure economy
Nine national organizations have joined forces to launch the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC) Coalition.
Design Quarterly
McKinley launches Commonplace platform
Commonplace, a new precision-built housing platform, has been launched by Vancouver architect Walker McKinley and partners Edmund Lee and Rich Frontain.
Construction Business
VRCA launches Build Lower Mainland campaign
VRCA is officially launching its Build Lower Mainland campaign on July 21, a movement to increase the visibility of construction.
REMI Network
Mississauga moves to pre-zone 35 major transit station areas
The future development could support approximately 227,000 residents and 47,000 jobs.
REMI Network
Yukon to accelerate major infrastructure projects
The Yukon government has partnered with Canada on a $350-million investment that will deliver more housing and infrastructure across the territory.
REMI Network
Saint-Laurent unveils plan for Québec’s first industrial TOD
Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough has unveiled two master plans that will reimagine the southern part of its territory.
REMI Network
National home sales in April down 4% from last year
Canadian home sales in April totalled 42,927, down four per cent from 44,698 in April 2025.
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.
Design Quarterly
Surrey unveils eCheck tool for residential approvals
The City of Surrey has launched an innovative digital compliance tool designed to streamline the residential plan review process.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario’s push to restart housing activity
Premier Doug Ford has released Ontario’s Budget 2026, which includes several key measures to boost housing development and address affordability.
REMI Network
Inclusion plan renewed for Vancouver’s 2STGD+ community
Vancouver City Council approved the renewed 2STGD+ Safety and Inclusion Action Plan and framework that advances equity, safety and wellbeing for Two-Spirit, transgender and gender
Canadian Property Management
Canada seeks expertise for board openings
The Canadian government is seeking expert candidates from both the private and public sectors to fill directorships at five Crown corporations related to housing and/or infrastructure.
Construction Business
Surrey cuts building permit timelines by 75 per cent
The City of Surrey has hit a major milestone, cutting residential building permit timelines by 75 per cent.
REMI Network
BCFSA and Greater Vancouver Realtors form data-sharing partnership
BCFSA and Greater Vancouver Realtors have entered into an information-sharing partnership designed to strengthen data-driven regulatory oversight.
Construction Business
Construction labour shortage increasing costs
Labour shortages in the residential construction sector are contributing to the rising cost of housing and increasing insurance claims costs.
Construction Business
B.C. launches DASH to accelerate prefab housing
B.C. has launched a new online platform called DASH to allow developers to construct three-to-six storey buildings faster.
REMI Network
Mortgage delinquency rate rises in Ontario and B.C.
In Toronto, the mortgage delinquency rate increased to a level not seen since Q3 2012.
