Policy
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.
Feb 19, 2026
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."
Opinion
Will Build Canada Homes Actually Build Homes, Or Just Hope?
The federal government has teased more details on Build Canada Homes in Budget 2025, and Toronto-based architectural design manager Carl Laffan has five low-hanging policy levers in mind that could reinforce the key pillars of the initiative.
People
Ana Bailão Named Inaugural CEO Of Build Canada Homes
The former Toronto deputy mayor and housing advocate will lead Ottawa’s new federal housing entity, which Prime Minister Carney launched with $13B in funding on Sunday.
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.
Policy
Build Canada Homes Launches With $13B In Funding And First Round Of Projects
The launch of Build Canada Homes comes after Mark Carney pledged to create a new federal housing entity during the election.
Taxes
Brampton Reduces Development Charges By Up To 100% For Rental Apartments
The discounts would be tiered depending on unit size, and would range from 50% to 100%.
Policy
BC Sets 2026 Rent Increase Cap At 2.3%, Tying It To Inflation
The 2.3% maximum rent increase cap set for 2026 is a significant decrease from the 3.0% that was set for 2025.
Policy
BC Issues Housing Supply Targets For Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, And More
This fourth cohort brings the total number of municipalities that have received housing supply targets from the Province to 40.
Policy
Edmonton Introduces $15M Downtown Student Housing Incentive Program
The Cit of Edmonton's new Downtown Student Housing Incentive would provide up to $30,000 per unit of student housing.
Policy
Feds Outline Initial Vision For New 'Build Canada Homes' Entity
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to "get the government back in the business of building" as part of the Liberals' election platform.
Construction
Toronto Among 70% Of Ontario Municipalities That Fell Short Of 2024 Housing Target
The Province updated its housing supply tracker on Monday, which shows that 35 out of Ontario’s 50 largest municipalities fell short of their 2024 targets.
Profiles
Interview: Townline CEO Rick Ilich Has A Different Plan For Foreign Buyers
Townline declined to sign the open letter asking the federal government to reconsider the foreign buyer ban. It turns out CEO Rick Ilich has an alternate proposal that involves a new rental program.
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.
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