Policy

Premier David Eby outside the BC legislative building on May 7, 2025.
Policy

BC Gov To Order Changes In West Van And Oak Bay After Missed Housing Targets

Earlier this year, the Province appointed special advisors to review why West Vancouver and Oak Bay missed their housing targets by a wide margin.

Policy

Ontario's 2025 Budget Earmarks Millions For Modular Housing, Waterfront Toronto

The budget also draws attention to grim homebuilding realities in Ontario, with housing starts projected to slow to 71,800 this year and 74,800 in 2026.

Policy

Coquitlam Approves Temporary Density Bonus Discount, To Tweak Rental Incentives

Both the temporary density bonus discount and a revision to the Rental Incentive Program were considered by Coquitlam City Council on May 12.

Policy

Can The Rebirth Of A '70s-Era Government Incentive Really Help The Housing Crisis?

The '70s are back in fashion, and with them is the possible reintroduction of the Multiple Unit Rental Building (MURB) program, as the Liberals advocate to bring it back.

Profiles

Vancouver GM Of Planning Josh White On The Policy Changes During His First Year

Big policy changes in Vancouver that have occurred under White's watch include revisions to the Broadway Plan and view cones policy, with more to come.

Policy

Edmonton Proposing $553M Action Plan To Revitalize Downtown Core

​The four overarching goals of the new Downtown Action Plan are to facilitate economic, residential, vibrancy, and business growth, says the City of Edmonton.

Policy

Calgary Announces New Downtown Density Bonusing Offset Program

​The new Downtown Density Bonusing Offset Program will encourage high-density residential development in downtown Calgary.

Policy

“Politically Necessary”: Toronto Moves To Freeze DCs Ahead Of May Increase

Toronto City Council’s decision to keep development charges at their current rate came a week before a 4% increase scheduled for May 1.

Policy

What Mark Carney's Election Win Means For Canadian Housing

The newly (re)minted Prime Minister made a slew of promises on the campaign trail aimed at remedying the housing crisis. Now that he's won, here's what Canadians can expect to see.

Construction

City Of Coquitlam Outlines Rates For New Amenity Cost Charges Program

​The City of Coquitlam is set to begin consultation on the new amenity cost charges (ACCs) program, which could be adopted as early as June.

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.

Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Housing Is Top Of Mind As A Gen Z Voter

When it comes to housing, myself and an untold number of young Canadians without access to the Bank of Mom and Dad are getting demonstrably screwed.