Affordable Housing in Canada's Real Estate Market

Affordable Housing

Over 250 New Affordable Homes Break Ground In Regent Park

Construction is expected to continue through 2029, adding a significant number of affordable homes to Toronto’s downtown east.

Toronto

If The Future Of Toronto Depends On Density, Why Do We Punish Those Who Embrace It?

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

Real Estate News

BC Raises Taxes, Adjusts Housing Investments, And Partners With Build Canada Homes

The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

Real Estate News

Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Rental Is Having A Moment, And This Firm Is Building For It

Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.

Affordable Housing

Vancouver To Develop Affordable Multiplex Via Housing Design Catalogue, Federal Funds

The 12-unit project is set for 3122 SE Marine Drive, will cost $8.5 million, and will make use of both the Housing Accelerator Fund and Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

Affordable Housing

Home Relocation Project Brings 17 Affordable Rentals To Sunshine Coast's shíshálh Nation

For the shíshálh Nation, the work resulted in 17 below-market rental homes, jobs for local workers, and new opportunities for skills training.

Real Estate News

Build Canada Homes Pulls From Public, Private Sectors For Exec Team

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”

Affordable Housing

Build Canada Homes Proceeds With Direct-Build Affordable Housing Project In Ottawa

The Ottawa project follows an earlier RFQ issued for the Arbo Downsview site in Toronto, and signals the federal government’s intent to play a more direct role in housing development as it works to double the pace of homebuilding over the next decade.

Renting

This Toronto Investment Firm Is Filling The Student Housing Gap

Known for finding fresh solutions to city-building challenges, Elysium has recognized an unmet need in the student housing sphere: affordable, high-quality accommodations located close to major post-secondary institutions.

Development Projects

CreateTO Project To Intensify Eglinton Ave Parking Lot With 41-Storey Rental

The 41- and six-storey development would deliver around 460 rental units, including around 140 affordable homes, to Toronto's Fairbank neighbourhood.

Jag Sharma, Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services for the City of Toronto

Profiles

Toronto’s New Housing Development Office ‘Separates Policy From Execution’: Jag Sharma

Toronto’s Deputy City Manager of Development and Growth Services, Jag Sharma, talks to STOREYS about the newly-launched Housing Development Office and its place in the greater structure of the City.

Affordable Housing

CreateTO Flexes 15 Sites To Be Rolled Out Under New ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework

The City of Toronto has expressed a desire to create a new entity known as Canada-Ontario-Toronto Builds (COT Builds), which takes a cue from the widely applauded BC Builds.

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.

Affordable Housing

Construction is expected to continue through 2029, adding a significant number of affordable homes to Toronto’s downtown east.

​"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

​The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

​"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Now, as demand for rental housing intensifies, Hazelview is ready to continue building — at scale, with impact, and with the conviction that comes from being prepared.

The 12-unit project is set for 3122 SE Marine Drive, will cost $8.5 million, and will make use of both the Housing Accelerator Fund and Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

For the shíshálh Nation, the work resulted in 17 below-market rental homes, jobs for local workers, and new opportunities for skills training.

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”​

The Ottawa project follows an earlier RFQ issued for the Arbo Downsview site in Toronto, and signals the federal government’s intent to play a more direct role in housing development as it works to double the pace of homebuilding over the next decade.

Known for finding fresh solutions to city-building challenges, Elysium has recognized an unmet need in the student housing sphere: affordable, high-quality accommodations located close to major post-secondary institutions.

The 41- and six-storey development would deliver around 460 rental units, including around 140 affordable homes, to Toronto's Fairbank neighbourhood.

​Toronto’s Deputy City Manager of Development and Growth Services, Jag Sharma, talks to STOREYS about the newly-launched Housing Development Office and its place in the greater structure of the City.

The City of Toronto has expressed a desire to create a new entity known as Canada-Ontario-Toronto Builds (COT Builds), which takes a cue from the widely applauded BC Builds.

​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.

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"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs, and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”

Toronto’s Deputy City Manager of Development and Growth Services, Jag Sharma, talks to STOREYS about the newly-launched Housing Development Office and its place in the greater structure of the City.

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.