Policy
Policy
Vancouver To Transform Development Process With Standardized Residential Zones
The changes proposed by the City of Vancouver would set default heights and densities for different residential zoning districts and streamline the development process.
Jul 17, 2025
Construction
BC Extends In-Stream Protection From Metro Vancouver DCCs To Two Years
The Province is making the change to enable Metro Vancouver's eligibility for $250 million via the federal Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Policy
Vancouver Unveils New Rupert And Renfrew Plan, Unlocking Up To 10K New Homes
The new Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan has been in the works since late-2021 and is set to be approved by Vancouver City Council on July 8.
Renting
Ontario Lowers 2026 Rent Cap To 2.1%, Tightest In Four Years
For the past three years, the Province has held its rent cap steady at 2.5%.
Regal, Not Rigid: $25M Kingston Mansion Is A Rarefied Historic Gem
The iconic Kingston mansion features regal details alongside luxury amenities, including an automated bowling alley.
Policy
Peel Region Votes To Lower Development Charges By 50%
In an effort to spur housing development and make homes in Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga more affordable.
Policy
Toronto Shies Away From City-Wide Sixplexes, Dilutes Allowances
The move is a significant dilution of the originally recommended city-wide legalization and puts in jeopardy $471 million in federal funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
Policy
Coquitlam Unveils New Land Use Plan For Transit-Oriented Areas And Corridors
The City of Coquitlam is now holding public engagement on its proposed land use plan for Burquitlam and Lougheed Station, as well as southwest shoulder and corridor areas.
Policy
Victoria Unveils Modernized Parking Regulations To Support Development
Changes the City of Victoria are proposing include removing or reducing minimum parking requirements for different types of housing developments.
Calgary
Calgary Making "Significant Strides" Since Approving Housing Strategy
The City of Calgary approved its "Home Is Here" housing strategy in September 2023 after a three-day public hearing.
Policy
Is It Time To Tap Into Toronto's 'Tower-In-The-Park' Sites For New Housing?
“Toronto’s tower-in-the-park sites are one of the city’s greatest untapped housing resources,” says one prominent industry player.
Policy
Vancouver Council Rejects Potential Tax Abatement Program For Rental Projects
The motion was introduced by Rebecca Bligh and was defeated the same week Council approved tweaks to its DCLs and CACs policy for developers.
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.
Policy
Burnaby Mayor Pushing Province To Repeal Single Egress Stairway Change
Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, formerly a fireman, is now one of the larger voices pushing back against the single egress stairways change to the BC Building Code.
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