Finance

addy Technology Corp. is a proptech investing platform founded in Vancouver.
Industry

addy, Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Platform, Fined $100K By BCSC

​The BC Securities Commission says addy Technology Corp was operating was operating as an unregistered trader.

Industry

Inside Hudson's Bay's "Fully Intertwined" Relationship With RioCan

The Hudson's Bay Company filed for CCAA creditor protection last week and that creditor protection extends to its joint venture with RioCan REIT (TSX: REI.UN) as well.

Economy

Bank Of Canada Slashes Interest Rate To 2.75% As Trade War Develops

This marks the seventh interest rate cut in a row delivered by the Bank of Canada since June 2024.

Taxes

Is The Capital Gains Tax Hike Officially “Dead In The Water”?

“I think this trade war probably was the last nail in the coffin to say we cannot push this capital gains inclusion rate forward.”

Taxes

US To Double Tariffs On Canadian Steel, Aluminum Imports Effective Wednesday

The US is already imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to go into effect tomorrow, and that could be increased to 50% for Canadian imports.

Economy

Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement

As was the case in January, tariffs and trade dynamics are front and centre in the interest rate conversation.

REITs & Institutions

OTPP Sells Amica Seniors Housing Portfolio To US's Welltower REIT For $4.6B

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is selling a portfolio of 47 properties owned under Amica Senior Lifestyles to Ohio-based Welltower REIT.

Finance

Newly Launched Financing Model Makes It Easier To Access Your Home Equity

The Home Equity Partners Inc. has debuted a HESA model in Canada, giving GTA homeowners the opportunity to access flexible financing by tapping into their home’s value. The best part? It doesn't involve taking on debilitating debt.

Policy

Canada Is Building Fewer Homes To Accommodate Population Growth Than Ever Before

A new study from CHBA reiterates a tune that the development industry and (some) policymakers have been singing for a while now: in order to achieve housing affordability, development charges and application timelines need to be reduced.

Economy

BMO Forecasts Interest Rate To Drop To 2% By July As Tariffs Go Into Effect

Economists with BMO are calling for quarter-point cuts at the Bank of Canada’s next four meetings as it braces for a trade war.

REITs & Institutions

The Largest Acquisitions Or Sales Canadian REITs Made In 2024

​The country's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) have all been publishing their 2024 year-end results the past few weeks.