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Canadian Apartment Magazine
New rental housing coming to Laval, Quebec
The Government of Canada announced it is investing $66.3 million toward the construction of a 193-unit rental building in Laval, Quebec, in the form of a low-cost loan.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
NB scrutinizes rental income streams and strains
Comments and data gathered through the online surveys will help provincial analysts gain a more complete picture of how current market conditions affect social well-being, business viability and potential for new supply.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rapid Housing Initiative exceeds target of 3,000 new homes
Since launching in October 2020, the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) has exceeded its initial target of creating up to 3,000 new affordable homes.
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Study finds human cost of transit-oriented development
Transit-oriented development can be a blessing and a curse for communities, suggests a new UBC study.
Construction Business
EllisDon Community Builders to deliver affordable housing
EllisDon has launched EllisDon Community Builders, a new group to assist clients who wish to deliver affordable and supportive housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Feds announce Temporary Rental Assistance funding
The Government of Canada announced it will be offering Temporary Rental Assistance funding to support social housing projects and families of low income.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Montreal to receive $56 million under Rapid Housing Initiative
The City of Montréal will receive $56.8 million in federal funding under the new Rapid Housing Initiative to support the completion of 12 projects, representing 263 housing units.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
More low-income renters qualify for Sask benefit
Low-income renters in Saskatchewan’s private housing market are newly eligible for the same subsidy introduced in April 2020 for tenants in not-for-profit accommodations.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CMHC, VCIB join forces to create affordable housing
CMHC and Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) announced a ground-breaking collaboration to create affordable housing solutions across Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
A closer look at infill development
As affordable rental housing continues to be a pressing need in the GTA, some housing experts believe infill development is the solution we've been looking for.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Feds release new details about Rapid Housing Initiative
The federal government has provided new details about the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), which it says will expedite the creation of up to 3,000 new affordable housing units.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada announces new Rapid Housing Initiative
The federal government has announced a new Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to help address the urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians in the wake of COVID-19.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Cities call for a united front to end homelessness
Mayors and city officials from across the nation have formed an alliance to tackle homelessness, a crisis that has intensified since the onset of COVID-19.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Converting hotels into multifamily apartments
Given the uncertainty of the travel and tourism sector, could converting hotels into affordable apartments serve as an effective solution to the housing crisis?
Canadian Apartment Magazine
COVID-19’s impact on housing choices
New data shows more Canadians are making conservative housing choices due to sustained income loss and fear of a second wave.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Survey finds half of renters plan to seek more affordable housing
A recent survey of 16,000 renters across 181 Canadian cities found that half of respondents are planning to look for more affordable housing due to the effects of COVID-19.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Plans submitted for West Don Lands rental towers
Toronto's developing West Don Lands community could see a pair of high-rise rental towers in the not-so-distant future. Plans include office, retail and 198 affordable housing units.
