housing
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.
Construction Business
Feds commit $115B for infrastructure projects
The federal government's 2025 budget puts construction at the heart of Canada's economic strategy with $115B infrastructure investment.
REMI Network
Ontario unveils bill to fast-track homes and infrastructure
The Ontario government has tabled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, to fast-track housing, roads and infrastructure.
REMI Network
Mississauga launches CMHC’s housing design catalogue
Mississauga has teamed up with CMHC to accelerate diverse affordable housing through standardized design plans.
Construction Business
Grosvenor receives $763M for Brentwood Block
The federal government announced an investment of more than $763 million into Grosvenor’s Brentwood Block in Burnaby.
REMI Network
Daniels unveils leadership changes
The Daniels Corporation announced a series of executive appointments designed to position the company for long-term growth.
REMI Network
Graywood expands into build-to-rent sector
The move responds to current market demands and a diversified approach to addressing Toronto's housing needs.
REMI Network
Feds give $85.5M for sustainable affordable housing
The federal government and FCM unveiled an $85.5-million funding boost for energy-efficient and affordable housing as the country champions Green Buildings Week.
REMI Network
Barrie declares State of Emergency over homelessness
The City of Barrie has declared a state of emergency in response to the worsening homelessness crisis that has ignited public safety concerns.
REMI Network
GTA home sales rose slightly during summer
August home sales were up on a year-over-year basis in the GTA with buyers having more negotiating power.
Construction Business
Graham celebrates completion of Encore
Gracorp and Graham celebrated the completion of Encore, the newest residential community in Calgary’s vibrant University District.
REMI Network
Ontario invests additional $1.6B in housing infrastructure
Ontario is investing an additional $1.6 billion to speed up construction on homes and critical infrastructure. The announcement was made at the annual Association of
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Report highlights need to transform Ontario’s housing system
United Way Greater Toronto and CHF Canada unveil bold housing blueprint urging province-wide scale-up of deeply affordable homes.
REMI Network
July home sales in GTA strongest in four years
The Greater Toronto Area experienced the best home sales for the month of July since 2021.
REMI Network
Q&A: Toronto unveils new development review plan
Since its launch, the division has reduced major application decision times across all categories. The new plan builds on this success.
