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Canada announces cuts to immigration targets
The federal government is significantly reducing the number of immigrants coming into Canada next year in an effort to ease pressure on housing, infrastructure and social services.
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Canada raises insured mortgage cap, expands 30-year amortizations
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced key mortgage reforms to help first-time homebuyers.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada launches new tool to lease federal lands for housing
The federal government has launched the Canada Public Land Bank to link builders with federally owned properties available for housing development.
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Canada invests in cutting-edge UBC research facilities
The federal government announced funding for two facility projects at the University of British Columbia to help local businesses grow compete globally.
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Retrofit plans for historic Diefenbunker museum
The 100,000-square-foot underground cultural facility is known as Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Feds launch co‑operative housing development program
The new program aims to support the construction of thousands of homes by 2028, with priority given to projects intended for those in highest need.
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Task force urges collaborative action on housing and climate
A panel of housing experts have recommended 140 policy actions that could add millions of affordable homes in the next few years that are also low-carbon and climate-resilient.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada far from meeting accessibility goals
Federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion by 2040.
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Federal government extends foreign buyer ban
Foreign commercial enterprises and people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will continue to be prohibited from purchasing residential property in Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Valhalla Village Phase 1 kicks off in Etobicoke
Located at 300 the East Mall, the Valhalla Village project is a two-tower development featuring 494 rental homes for middle class families and individuals.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act receives Royal Assent
Bill C-56, otherwise known as the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, received Royal Assent on December 15, 2023.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
The road to more rental housing
Canada's fall economic update includes steps to crack down on short-term rentals and billions in financing toward rental housing construction.
Construction Business
Abbotsford transit exchange receives funding
The Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange in the City of Abbotsford is receiving more than $8.4 million to support upgrades.
Construction Business
Federal $4B fund aims to fast-track housing
The federal government has launched the Housing Accelerator Fund, a $4 billion initiative to fast track housing.
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Feds invest $10M in Science World upgrades
The federal government will invest $10 million in Vancouver’s Science World for building upgrades and new exhibits through Pacific Economic Development Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
One-time renter payment coming to Canada
Inside the federal government's plan to provide a one-time renter payment of $500 to low-income Canadians struggling to pay their rent.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada’s Rapid Housing Initiative exceeds goal
The federal government announced that over 10,000 new affordable housing units will be created through the Rapid Housing Initiative, exceeding the initial goal of 7,500 new units.
