Federal government
REMI Network
Trudeau unveils new cabinet at swearing-in ceremony
Among the new cabinet members sworn in Tuesday, Trudeau named Toronto MP Ahmed Hussen to a new ministry that combines housing with diversity and inclusion.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Economists skeptical of federal government’s housing plan
The majority of economists on Finder’s BoC Interest Rate Forecast panel say the federal government’s housing plan won't do enough to solve Canada’s housing crisis.
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.
REMI Network
Feds promise national childcare system
Childcare advocates are celebrating what they see as a bold course of action and are looking forward to seeing this Throne Speech pledge fulfilled.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Relief coming for Canadians most impacted by COVID-19
On March 18, 2020, the federal government unveiled an $82 billion support package to help Canadians negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
REMI Network
Feds invest $8.8M in Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
The new 86,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in 2021.
REMI Network
Dream secures first large tenant at Zibi development
The eight-storey office building is expected to be completed in late 2020.
CondoBusiness
Federal Government details First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The Federal Government joined Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) to reveal a launch date and details for its First-Time Home Buyer Incentive.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada invests in deep energy retrofits at Edmonton residence
The Government of Canada announced it is investing $2.5 million towards clean energy upgrades at 59 Sundance Housing Co-operative in Edmonton.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada invests $277M in Arthur Meighen Building
The project will transform the building into an energy efficient, low-carbon asset, cutting its annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Red River College awards project to Diamond Schmitt
Winnipeg’s Red River College has awarded a $95-million Innovation Centre project to Diamond Schmitt Architects and Number TEN Architectural Group.
Canadian Property Management
Old Port of Montreal unveils new master plan
A preliminary master plan for the Old Port of Montreal imagines a dynamic, mixed-use waterfront site with closer access to the St. Lawrence River.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
North York Women’s Shelter to be rebuilt
The federal and Ontario governments are working together to fund a rebuild of the North York Women’s Shelter, which will receive $8.8 million in funding.
Construction Business
Federal commitment to infrastructure renewal
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) sees the federal government’s Budget 2017 announcement as a reiteration of previous commitments made to the renewal of Canada infrastructure.
