Taxes
Policy
New Developer Alliance Pushes Feds For Housing Policy Overhaul, Including Foreign Buyer Ban Exemption
Ahead of the release of federal Budget 2025 this fall, a new alliance made up of 13 big names in homebuilding has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis.
Aug 07, 2025
Hamilton
Hamilton Temporarily Lowers Development Charges By 20%
The pilot project is intended to spur housing development and improve affordability for Hamiltonians, and will run from September 2025 to August 2027.
Opinion
Ontario Can’t Compete Without More Homes, York Region Must Cut Development Charges Now
John DiMichele, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board CEO, writes that the path to a stronger Ontario starts with building more homes for workers, families, and individuals — which we won't be able to do with government fees standing in the way.
Opinion
Op-Ed: If We're Serious About Sixplexes, We Need To Get Serious About DCs
We are facing an unprecedented affordability crisis, and there is no logical justification for a tax that directly raises rents and home prices, writes lawyer and tech entrepreneur Liam Gill.
The 2025 PacificWest Conference Lands In Vancouver This October
On October 21 and 22, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre East, bringing together the country’s realtors, developers, brokers, and builders for two full days of learning, dialogue, and connection.
Policy
"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate
Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.
First Time Buyers
What You Need To Know About The Feds' New GST Rebate For First-Time Buyers
The key details about the First-Time Home Buyers' GST rebate and its scope, and how the industry is reacting.
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.
Taxes
Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declarations Are Due Tomorrow
Toronto homeowners have until tomorrow — April 30, 2025 — to declare the 2024 occupancy status of their property, or face interest on late payments.
Policy
Experts Analyse Poilievre and Carney's New Home GST Rebate Policies
The two proposals, while similar, have three main differences: eligibility, price scope, and financing — all of which will dictate their effectiveness.
Under Construction
Ontario Needs A Two-Year Holiday From DCs — And It's "Not A Pipe Dream"
A two-year holiday from development charges would give governments time to work on devising a new equitable and predictable system to pay for growth.
Policy
The Federal Election Housing Ballot: Liberals Vs. Conservatives
In less than a month, Canadians will elect a new prime minister. Here's how the two most viable candidates for the job plan to tackle one of the nation's most pressing issues: the housing crisis.
Taxes
Could Poilievre’s Capital Gains Tax Break ‘Shut Young Canadians Out Of The Market’?
Proposed on Sunday, the policy aims to strengthen the Canadian economy by deferring the capital gains tax when profits are reinvested into Canadian businesses and assets.
Taxes
Poilievre Pledges To Waive GST On New Homes Under $1.3M
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says this will save Canadians up to $65,000 and benefit the middle class in pricier cities like Toronto and Vancouver.
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