Economy
Profiles
CPI Capital’s August Biniaz On How Tariffs Are Stifling Cross-Border Real Estate Investing
We spoke with Co-Founder of CPI Capital August Biniaz about what it means to be a Canadian business with a hand in US real estate amidst an ever-shifting landscape of tariffs.
May 01, 2025
Economy
Bank Of Canada Holds Interest Rate For First Time In A Year
This marks the first pause from the Bank of Canada since April 2024, and follows a quarter-point cut delivered in mid-March
Real Estate News
Toronto, Vancouver Lead Home Price Decline In Q1 Amid "Caution" In The Market
Data from Royal LePage shows that Toronto and Vancouver saw modest price declines in the first quarter of 2025, while markets in Quebec, the Prairies, and Atlantic Canada saw notable appreciation.
Economy
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
As we head into the April interest rate announcement, there continues to be an undercurrent of uncertainty and economists are split on whether the Bank of Canada will cut or hold.
Nearly 4 Acres of Waterfront Luxury Await At This Lake Rosseau Escape
Perched on nearly four acres along the coveted shores of Lake Rosseau, a newly listed, meticulously renovated cottage offers an extraordinary blend of privacy, recreation, and upscale relaxation.
Economy
How A Weakened Canadian Dollar Impacts Commercial Real Estate
The Canadian dollar is lower now than it was a year ago, but that may not be a bad thing for commercial real estate.
Real Estate News
A “Normal” Spring For Toronto’s Housing Market? Maybe Next Year
Despite the overall slowdown, there are bright spots to speak of, with some properties under the $1 million-mark “getting a lot of traffic.”
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.
Industry
"Unwarranted And Reckless": Canada's Housing Industry Reacts To Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have turned into a reality, sparking conversations across Canada.
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.
Taxes
What The Big Banks Are Saying About Tariffs, Interest Rates, And Housing
To what degree Trump will follow through on his tariff threat is unclear, but economists with Canada’s ‘Big Five’ banks are warning of the far-reaching impacts.
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