Policy
Economy
How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact Canadian Real Estate
As Trump seems to stick to his guns on the threat to impose a 25% tariff on all imported goods, experts warn of the potential implications to Canadian real estate.
Jan 10, 2025
Policy
TRESA Is Changing Ontario's Real Estate Game, One Rule At A Time
TRESA began its initial roll-out in 2020, replacing the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act.
Taxes
What's Going On With Capital Gains Tax? An Expert Explains
CPA Canada VP John Oakey says that while the CRA is moving forward, the new inclusion rate is still not official law. "At the end of the day, it's the taxpayers the decision on what they're going to do, and there's consequences on either side of the fence," he says.
Policy
What Trudeau And The Liberals Have (And Haven't) Done On Housing
Housing was a key issue when Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015 and is even more so in 2025. With Trudeau resigning, it's time to look at his record.
At This GTA Real Estate Company, Next-Gen Leadership Is Changing The Game
The Living Group's legacy is a, well, living, breathing, and evolving thing. Here's how the next generation of leadership is forging a path forward.
Policy
What Will Happen To Liberal Housing Policies After Trudeau’s Resignation?
With Conservatives firmly leading the polls, we may have mere months with a Liberal government. What's next for federal housing policy is very much so up in the air.
Policy
What Happens To Capital Gains Tax Hike As Trudeau Resigns?
First announced in April, the legislation would raise revenue for various housing initiatives by increasing the inclusion rate from 50% to 67%
Construction
Metro Vancouver Proposes Expansion Of DCC Waivers Program
A waiver program already exists for DCCs, but Metro Vancouver is now considering expanding the program to inclusionary housing.
Policy
5 Ontario Housing Laws And Regulations Taking Effect In 2025
From streamlining the Ontario Building Code to new short-term rental by-laws in Toronto, here are the biggest changes to housing legislation that will come into effect in 2025.
Policy
Mass Timber Buildings Can Now Be Up To 18 Storeys In Ontario
According to the Province, mass timber offers an "environmental solution for quieter and faster construction with the same fire and structural protection as other building methods."
Policy
BC Gov Expects 4,000 Properties To Be Subject To New Flipping Tax Now In Effect
The Government of British Columbia's new home flipping tax came into effect on January 1, 2025.
Finance
STOREYS' Story Of The Year: Interest Rates
No other topic has so consistently kept STOREYS' readers (and authors) as engaged over the last 12 months as interest rate news, updates, and insights.
Policy
STOREYS’ Policy Of The Year: Development Charges
Development fees and taxes were the talk of the Canadian construction community in 2024.
Construction
Metro Vancouver To Get $250M From Feds For Iona. Will It Freeze DCCs In Return?
The Metro Vancouver Regional District has reached an agreement with the federal government for funding via the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
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