Policy
Policy
“It’s Shocking”: Toronto Looks To Undo Garden Suite Permissions On Portion Of Parkmount Road
A proposed “city-initiated” zoning by-law amendment is set to be considered by community council in October, and comes more than two years after garden suites became legalized across the city, as-of-right.
Sep 18, 2024
Renting
How The Government Of Canada Is Approaching The Renters' Bill Of Rights
The Government of Canada committed to establishing a Renters' Bill of Rights as part of Budget 2024.
Construction
Metro Vancouver Developers Link Arms, Take Aim At DCC Increases
Developers such as Wesgroup, Polygon, Anthem, Strand, and Edgar are pushing the Metro Vancouver Regional District to reconsider DCC increases.
Mortgages
Feds Introduce Two Substantial New Mortgage Reforms
The reforms, which include greatly expanded eligibility for 30-year mortgage amortizations as well as a price cap increase for insured mortgages, are intended to make homeownership more attainable and affordable for Canadians.
‘We Approach Things Differently’: This Investment Firm Is Redefining Urban Development
While many firms rely on standard templates and strategies, Elysium Investments is committed to “reframing the question” — and finding fresh solutions to today’s city-building challenges.
Policy
"A Dramatic Shift": Provincial Fund Now The Biggest Buyer In BC's Multi-Family Market
British Columbia’s $500 million Rental Protection Fund has kicked into high gear since it was announced by Premier David Eby more than a year ago, but it's not without its critics.
Policy
The Cost Of Toronto’s Current Planning Policy? Millions Of New Homes, Data Shows
“For those who think that we're ‘maxed out,’ here are the numbers to prove that we are far, far away from that.”
Policy
City of Edmonton Introduces $39M Infill Infrastructure Fund
The new Infill Infrastructure Fund is made possible by the money the City of Edmonton is receiving from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.
Construction
BC Updates Building Code To Allow Single Egress Designs For Mid-Rise Buildings
The Province hinted that it was going to be making this change to the BC Building Code over the summer and has now officially moved forward with it.
Policy
BC Outlines Local Requirements For New Inclusionary Zoning, Density Bonus Bill
The Province announced Bill 16 in April but only recently published some guidance on implementation, with more guidance expected next year.
Policy
Toronto Is Missing The Mark On Missing Middle, And 91 Barton Is A Prime Example
“Maybe there's another process that falls somewhere between a zoning amendment and the Committee of Adjustment that will give people the due consideration for these kinds of proposals.”
Policy
BC Drops Annual Rent Increase Cap To 3.0% For 2025
After setting the rent increases cap at 3.5% for 2024, the Province is dropping it to 3.0% for 2025, tying it to inflation.
Policy
Feds Unveil 'Canada Public Land Bank' With 56 Properties Set For Housing Development
The Liberals have identified more than 50 federally-owned properties across Canada as being suitable for housing development, which the government will now lease instead of sell.
Policy
Ontario Quietly Invokes Major Change To Provincial Planning Policy
One expert says that opening up the rules surrounding settlement boundary area expansions could help to free up land for new housing.
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