Tag: Canadian housing trends
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Toronto Neighbourhood Considers AI Surveillance to Combat Rising Home Invasions

A wealthy Toronto neighbourhood is exploring a controversial new approach to crime prevention – one that could reshape how communities across Canada think about safety, privacy, and surveillance. Residents in Rosedale are considering implementing an AI-powered licence plate tracking system, effectively creating what some are calling Canada’s first “virtual gated community.” AI Surveillance Proposal Targets…
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This Is How Much It Costs to Rent Across Canada Right Now

Rents across Canada are still high, but prices have cooled compared to last year’s record-breaking highs. According to the June 2025 Rentals.ca Rent Report (in partnership with Urbanation), the average asking rent in May was $2,129, down 3.3% from May 2024, when rents peaked at $2,202. 📉 National Snapshot, Rents Dip but Stay Elevated Long-Term…
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27,000 Ontarians packed their bags and moved to Alberta in 2024, setting a new record.

In 2024, Ontario witnessed an unprecedented wave of migration as over 27,000 residents packed their bags and headed west to Alberta. This record-breaking relocation trend has been fueled by the allure of Alberta’s lower cost of living, booming economy, and affordable housing market, leaving many to wonder why so many Ontarians are making the move.…