Huge disparities in housing approvals and development fees found across Canadian cities by Senate report
It can take 11 years from the time a first proposal is made until a housing project is completed in Toronto, the Senate committee on banking, commerce and the economy found in its study. Salmaan Farooqui Published January 21, 2026 A Senate report highlighting large discrepancies in building timelines and development charges among Canadian municipalities is calling for federal funding to be contingent on cities proving that they can fast track housing projects and lower builder fees. The report...
read moreOntario looks to pause affordable housing requirements near transit hubs in Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener
Province says inclusionary zoning deters construction, opposition says affordable units sorely needed Ethan Lang · CBC News · Posted: Jan 14, 2026 Doug Ford’s government is looking to pause affordable housing requirements for new residential developments near transit hubs in Toronto, Mississauga and Kitchener, saying they are deterring construction during a housing crisis. The proposed amendment would pause inclusionary zoning in the three Ontario cities where it exists until July 2027....
read moreDecember 31, 2025 Daily News with Vanessa Topple and Jillian Katzenback
Welcome to the 10 Days of Dailies! Over the next 10 days, we’ll celebrate 2025 with highlights, interviews, special announcements, milestones, industry exclusives and our coverage of live events. So, as you enjoy this holiday season with family and friends, we hope these videos put a smile on your face and you reminisce on the year that was along with us! Number...
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Welcome to the 10 Days of Dailies! Over the next 10 days, we’ll celebrate 2025 with highlights, interviews, special announcements, milestones, industry exclusives and our coverage of live events. So, as you enjoy this holiday season with family and friends, we hope these videos put a smile on your face and you reminisce on the year that was along with us! Number...
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The Saskatchewan NDP Leader is once again pushing for rent control. The Premier and the CEO of RHSK were quick to point out the industry’s work encouraging new development and affordable housing.
read moreDecember 10, 2025 Daily News with Vanessa Topple
The Carney government was elected on the promise of building more housing, but according to a preliminary Parliamentary Budget Office report, the Federal government will reduce housing spending by half and only build 26,000...
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Bill 60 has been passed by the Ontario legislature. The negative hype has turned out to be – well just that, hype. Find out what’s truly in the bill and how it can help rental...
read moreNovember 26, 2025 Daily News with Vanessa Topple
The BC government launched a new AI tool intended to help developers build faster. Experts weigh in on the positives and the pitfalls.
read moreNovember 19, 2025 Daily News with Vanessa Topple
A new report from Price Waterhouse Cooper and the Urban Land Institute details five pivotal emerging trends in real estate, that although 2026 shows there will be challenges, opportunities exist for rental housing...
read moreNovember 12, 2025 Daily News with Vanessa Topple
The Conservatory Group’s 61-Property Portfolio Up for Sale. What’s the back story, who’s involved with the sale and what exactly is...
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