Tag: Ontario housing supply
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Toronto Housing Starts Just Fell 10% As New Construction Slows

Toronto needs significantly more housing in the years ahead, but the latest construction numbers are moving in the opposite direction. New data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts across the Toronto area fell 10% year-over-year in July 2026, driven by a decline in multi-unit construction. A total of 1,540 homes started…
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Ontario Housing Starts Could Fall Near 20-Year Lows in 2026

Ontario’s housing supply problem could get worse before it gets better. According to CMHC’s 2026 Housing Market Outlook, overall housing starts in Ontario are projected to fall to near two-decade lows in 2026, largely because of very weak condominium pre-construction sales. That could create a major challenge for affordability, especially in a province already struggling…