Policy
Policy
OREA Shares 'Housing Report Cards' Ahead Of Ontario Election
The 'report cards' grade the four major political parties on how closely they subscribe to OREA's 10-point housing platform aimed at tackling Ontario's housing crisis.
Feb 19, 2025
Economy
Facing Tariffs, BC Homebuilders Talk Policy Changes That Could Help
BC homebuilders, big and small, have been scrutinizing their supply sources intently the last two weeks, after a roller-coaster ride with US President Donald Trump threatening tariffs, pausing them, then starting up the threats again.
Policy
Chrystia Freeland's Housing Plan Takes A Page From Poilievre's Book
Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland released a housing plan Monday that hones in on immigration, cutting development charges and red tape, and one-upping Pierre Poilievre's promise to "axe the tax."
Profiles
Inside The City Of Vancouver Housing Development Office With Director Brad Foster
After stints at BC Housing and TransLink, Brad Foster joined the City of Vancouver as Director of the Vancouver Housing Development Office (VHDO).
Popular Inn Hits Kingston Market (And Serves Exciting Business Opportunity)
Offering rich heritage, unrivalled location, and an exciting business venture, Kingston's Whitney Manor represents a (truly) rare real estate opportunity.
Construction
Metro Vancouver Proposing Extension Of DCC In-Stream Protection Period
Metro Vancouver is making the proposal in order to secure funding from the federal government's Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Taxes
Toronto Passes 6.9% Property Tax Hike, Turns Down Tariff Relief In 2025 Budget
The finalized 2025 budget is comprised of a $18.8-billion operating budget and $59.6-billion capital plan.
Policy
Are Declining Interest Rates Really The Key To A Real Estate Renaissance?
Interest rates are front and centre in conversations about the Canadian housing market. But are they the most important factor for a real estate revival?
Economy
OHBA Ready To "Minimize" Steel And Aluminum Tariff Impacts On Housing
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) says it will work with the province to minimize impacts of tariffs on residential construction after US President Donald Trump kicked Monday off by announcing his intent to reinstate tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
Other (Canada)
“Getting To A Yes”: Inside The Housing Task Force Making Waves In Mississauga
“I think we’re going to get better buildings built because there’s more of a collaborative attitude already.”
Real Estate News
2025 Housing Outlook "Uncertain" Amid Geopolitical Shifts, Says CHMC
CMHC shared their 2025 Housing Market Outlook Wednesday, and from the looks of things, the year ahead should be pretty tame — save for geopolitical conflict, trade wars, and immigration shifts, that is.
Real Estate News
7 Canadian Real Estate Questions We're Asking In 2025
From geopolitical conflict to economic uncertainty, there's plenty to keep a fretful eye on, especially as it relates to Canadian housing.
Policy
“Significantly Overstated”: Housing Supply Proposed For Broadway Plan May Be Hollow
"It’s only a matter of time until governments realize that the supply they think they have in the pipeline could disappear quite quickly,” says Daryl Simpson, President of Townline, who have two sites included in the Broadway Plan.
Policy
"Chaos And Higher Prices": Building Industry Sounds Off On Trump's Tariffs
Canada’s construction industry has weathered a few rough years, thanks to everything from climbing material costs and labour shortages to sky-high interest rates and rising development fees. Tariffs will only make a challenging situation worse – both in Canada and south of the border.
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