Tag: affordable housing
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Canadian Building Investment Hits Record – But Homeownership Isn’t Growing
January 25, 2026 Canadian building investment just surged to an all-time high, but a closer look at the data suggests the apparent construction boom is being driven by a very narrow segment of the market. New figures from Statistics Canada show investment is overwhelmingly concentrated in corporate-owned rental developments, particularly in Ontario, raising questions about…
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Ontario’s Housing Budget Cuts Explained: What Buyers, Renters, and Investors Lose in 2026
Ontario’s housing market has been under intense pressure for years, with skyrocketing home prices, limited rental supply, and growing affordability challenges. Now, budget cuts at the federal level are adding a new layer of complexity, sparking confusion and concern among homebuyers, renters, and investors alike. This article breaks down the housing budget cuts affecting Ontario…
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Canadian Rental Vacancies Are Rising, But Rents Still Outpace Wages: CMHC
Canada’s rental market is showing early signs of relief on supply, but affordability remains firmly out of reach for many tenants. New data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows rental vacancy rates climbed sharply in 2025, reaching their highest level in four years. Despite this increase, rents continue to rise faster than…
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Top 5 GTA Suburbs Where Renters Are Becoming Buyers
As Toronto renters look for affordability, more are buying homes in GTA suburbs like Oshawa, Milton, and Ajax. Here are the top 5 suburbs where renters are turning into homeowners.
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Calgary Risks Losing $129 Million In Housing Funding After Rezoning Repeal
Calgary may lose up to $129 million in federal housing funding after city council voted to repeal citywide rezoning, according to a new internal email from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The federal government has reportedly paused further payments until it receives clarity on the city’s long-term zoning direction. The potential funding freeze…
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Rentals.ca November Rent Report Shows Canada Rents Falling For 13th Month
Canada’s rental market continued its cooling trend this fall, with October marking the 13th straight month of year-over-year rent declines, according to new data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. While rents are still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, the pace of decline is slowing, suggesting the market may be nearing a floor. National Rent Trends Show Slower Declines…
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Average Toronto Renter Earns More Than $94K – But Still Can’t Afford To Buy
Toronto’s rental market may finally be cooling, but affordability remains out of reach for many residents, even those earning close to six figures. A new national report from SingleKey shows that the average Toronto renter now earns $94,370, making them the highest-earning tenants in Canada. Still, the path to homeownership in the city is slipping further out…
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7 Cheapest Cities To Buy A Home In British Columbia (2025)
The housing market in British Columbia remains among Canada’s most expensive overall — the provincial average home price is roughly $948,296 as of September 2025. That said, there are still smaller cities and more remote areas in BC where home-ownership is far more achievable. In this article we explore seven of the most affordable cities in BC to buy…
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Rent Prices In British Columbia Continue To Drop As Vancouver Hits A 43-Month Low
British Columbia’s rental market is finally seeing some relief. New data from Zumper shows that rent prices in several B.C. cities continue to cool, with Vancouver hitting its lowest level in more than three and a half years. The shift marks a notable change for one of Canada’s most expensive rental markets, although Vancouver still remains the priciest…
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Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Opposes Ontario’s Bill 60, Says It Weakens Tenant Protections
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pushing back against Ontario’s proposed Bill 60, warning that the legislation could strip away key protections for renters and make evictions easier across the province. Chow announced her opposition after reviewing the latest version of the bill introduced by Premier Doug Ford’s government. While the province says the goal is…
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