Policy
Policy
Federal Government Announces $1.5B For TransLink, $250M For Metro Vancouver
The funding is coming via the Canada Public Transit Fund and the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, respectively.
Mar 21, 2025
Taxes
Mark Carney Reaffirms Pledge To Eliminate GST For First-Time Homebuyers
The newly-minted Prime Minister reaffirmed his pledge to eliminate the sales tax for first-time buyers on Thursday — a move he says will save Canadians up to $50,000 when buying a new home.
Marlon Math
Why We Should Be Taking A Closer Look At Our Construction Timelines
In the business of homebuilding, we have plenty of conversations about costs — but what about time? Not to say cost isn’t important, but time is really where money tends to go, and profit bleeds with time.
Opinion
Op-Ed: BC's Foreign Buyer Tax Has The Same Effect On Development As A Tariff
For the past decade, BC has imposed its own punitive, politically motivated tax on foreign residents buying local apartment buildings and land, says Goodman Commercial.
This Maple Ridge Estate Beautifully Blends Nature With Luxury
The custom-built abode is more than just a residence — it’s an escape; a retreat where the hum of city life fades into the gentle rustling of trees.
Industry
"Utterly Ruthless": New Book Revisits Complicated History Of Olympic Village
Journalist Richard Littlemore's new book, City Builders: The Maleks, The Olympics, And a Historic Gift to Vancouver, offers a different version of events than the City of Vancouver has maintained took place.
Policy
After A Top-Down Approach On Housing, BC Is Starting To Listen. Is That Enough?
A couple of changes to rules around housing construction, along with recent speeches by Premier David Eby and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon hinting at more changes to come, have triggered hopes that this term’s NDP government is showing signs of some increased flexibility around development.
Other (Canada)
Canada's Population Is Aging, Where Is Everyone Going To Live?
The Government of Canada projects that seniors will account for nearly one quarter of the overall population by 2040.
Policy
Toronto Looks To Defer DCs For “Stalled” Condo Projects With Affordable Units
It’s estimated that up to 3,000 condominium units can be moved through the development review pipeline with the proposed development charges deferral.
Construction
Inside The City Of Coquitlam As Developers Rush To Get Permits Before DCC Hikes
The City's building division has been working evenings and weekends, says GM of Planning & Development Andrew Merrill.
Policy
BC Budget 2025: What The Province Has Planned For Housing
The Province is injecting more money into BC Builds and increasing the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, among other things.
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.
Policy
Portions Of Broadway And Cambie Corridors To Be Pre-Zoned For More Density
The City-initiated zoning change would eliminate the need for developers to apply for rezoning, speeding up the development process.
Policy
Now On His Third Term, Here's What To Expect From Ford On Housing
Ford has held his position since June 2018 and has arguably garnered as much support as he has criticism.
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