housing affordability
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rental policies a priority issue for Saskatchewan voters
According to a new poll, housing affordability and rental policies will play a pivotal role in shaping the Saskatchewan election outcome.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Concordia releases AI-driven rental market research
New AI-driven research from Concordia University, in partnership with Equiton, provides insights into the future of Canadian rentals and housing affordability.
REMI Network
Most liveable places in Canada identified
Affordability and safety factor highly into Canada's most habitable neighbourhoods, according to preferences identified in RE/MAX’s new 2024 Liveability Report.
REMI Network
Quebec City and Edmonton top relocation choices
Edmonton is the top-ranking relocation destination among residents in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver
CondoBusiness
Future Cities Institute aspires for breakthroughs
The institute aims to tackle the systemic drivers of housing-related affordability and innovate across sectors.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New measures announced in Canada’s Housing Plan
Calling it "the most comprehensive and ambitious housing plan ever seen in Canada," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized the new housing plan will lead to 3.87 million homes by 2031.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Making a case for micro-unit apartments
As housing affordability and climate concerns continue to reach crisis levels, micro units are emerging as a promising, low-cost solution thanks to innovative design concepts improving interior efficiencies.
REMI Network
Ontario introduces new ‘cutting red tape’ legislation
Ontario introduced new legislation to cut red tape and build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031, the government announced on Wednesday.
REMI Network
Construction labour crunch at odds with housing targets
Canada’s residential construction industry will need to attract more than 1,030,000 workers in order to reach 5.8 million housing starts.
Construction Business
B.C. housing bill challenges municipalities
A the Buildex ICBA CEO breakfast, the housing affordability crisis was discussed by three mayors of the biggest cities in Metro Vancouver.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
COVID-19’s impact on housing affordability
CMHC's Mathieu Laberge shares his perspective on housing affordability in Canada since COVID and what can be done to weather these challenging times.
REMI Network
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.
REMI Network
NIMBYism influencing housing supply, study finds
Researchers found that local politicians tend to cater to the wants of homeowners who are more likely to be long-time residents and voters.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Housing affordability now “top priority” for Ontarians
New polling from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) confirms that the majority of Ontarians are concerned about housing affordability and the high cost of living.
REMI Network
Construction economists calling for urgent reforms
Canada's construction economists are pointing to oversights by the federal government, calling for urgent reforms to address the housing crisis.
Construction Business
Vancouver commits to housing targets
The City of Vancouver announced its full commitment to aligning itself with the province’s recently unveiled housing targets.
REMI Network
Student debt quashing home buying dreams in Ontario
OREA has proposed several recommendations to help address the housing affordability crisis that young graduates are facing.
