SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The city of Brampton announced measures addressing Development Charges which will range from 50% to 100% reductions based on unit type. Industry experts including Tony Irwin share their thoughts. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A PEI MLA posted a 45-page document outlining changes he would like to see to the current RTA. He’s also doing research on landlord rights and rent increases. His research included holding an open session with constituents asking for suggestions. The open session was contentious and current tenants didn’t hold back on their thoughts. Unfortunately, advocacy groups, governments and media have purposefully generated a narrative where facts are obscured and reality is distorted. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 3, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As Canada continues to transition through all the tariff noise, one real estate vertical appears to be holding its own, especially when compared to the United States. Colliers head of research Adam Jacobs sheds light on what is making Canada attractive to investors in a recent report. ...
read moreAUGUST 27, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The latest meeting between Canada’s PM and the US president resulted in Canada removing counter tariffs. The United States has been whining about Canada defending itself from the potential illegal tariffs, which may have been what led Carney to capitulate to Trump. It also didn’t take long for many to express dismay on the decision. ...
read moreAUGUST 20, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
CMHC has published a new report analysing the rental industry and the significance of the private sector with three noteworthy outcomes addressing Rent Control, REITs and Evictions, which have wrongfully been used as a tool by advocates who have been mischaracterizing the data. The report also delves into the lack of supply that affect both tenants and owners. ...
read moreAUGUST 13, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As AI continues to dominate aspects of our lives, Concordia and Equiton put out a report that used AI to break down Canada’s housing. The research validated what advocates have long known and that government policies are and will continue to have negative impacts on the crisis. The report also offered tools and a path forward. ...
read moreAUGUST 6, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Saskatchewan’s NDP party will be introducing a private members bill looking to bring rent control to the province. As they spend the next few months trying to drum up grass roots support, the current government was quick to point out the various programs helping the most vulnerable, plus details on how rent control has significantly hurt the housing market in all provinces with rent control. ...
read moreJULY 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
In order to deal with so-called renovictions, the city of Toronto passed a new law. Advocacy groups are thrilled of course, so what do owners and managers need to know and just like every other government policy – the unintended consequences and their effects on the industry are overlooked. ...
read moreJULY 23, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The city of Vancouver announced new policies regarding development fees in an attempt to get the housing market going. Developers are on board, municipalities will benefit, so what’s the thinking behind this latest move and what do we learn. ...
read moreJULY 16, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Caps on immigration are having an effect by increasing supply and in some instances lowering asking rents. The government has announced the new requirements for international students as Canada continues adjusting immigrations numbers. As tangible data shows positives from lower immigration numbers, some are asking why only have a temporary pause? ...
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