SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Canadian economy is showing more and more signs of negativity. Among the many downward trends the labour market, specifically construction, has historically been the one to watch and the numbers don’t look good. So much so that even the government is sounding the alarm. ...
read moreSEPTEMBER 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Recently, a speech by Governor Tiff Macklem said the Bank is preparing for its 2026 renewal by examining how monetary policy interacts with a housing market that has become increasingly unaffordable for many Canadians. He also explained how the 2% inflation rate has been the influence of the government’s monetary direction and that the target is still the best policy to follow. However, recent history and government spending may change that history according to some experts. ...
read moreAUGUST 29, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A recent report from Global Citizen Solutions ranked the top 15 cities to live in Canada. Two of the top three are in Alberta. Both Edmonton and Calgary ranked in two of the top three spots, who ranked number one and why – find out! ...
read moreAUGUST 22, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Ontario government announced a back to work policy for public service workers. The move follows a measured mandate from a previous hybrid order. Primer Ford didn’t hold back when explaining the order and how he believes it will help small businesses. ...
read moreAUGUST 15, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A new report from both public and private entities on the housing industry forecasts more of what we seem to already know and with more of the same expected, unfortunately the results aren’t promising. The federal party has made a number of promises yet the housing crisis will remain stagnant if governments across Canada continue on the same path of unproductive policies and ineffective spending. ...
read moreAUGUST 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
It appears that the province of Ontario, for the first time in 40 years may be dethroned as the capital for building housing in Canada. The province of Alberta is well on its way to doing so, not only by percentage but by actual numbers. But as the Alberta apartment supply increases, one of Canada’s top apartment leaders foreshadows future problems if a number of issues aren’t addressed. ...
read moreAUGUST 1, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A new report from the Canadian government details immigration numbers and their effect on housing. It shows the link between immigration and rising costs in housing was significant in some parts of Canada. The Prime Minister made campaign promises to deal with immigration – how will these policies affect housing and employment knowing that immigration is an integral part of Canada’s past and future? ...
read moreJULY 25, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
It’s said that the removal of interprovincial trade barriers will help all provinces deal with the United States trade war. Analysis from CMHC and CFIB scrutinizes the information and the new law may not be the solution we’re being led to believe. ...
read moreJULY 18, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The US president announced a 35% tariff increase on Canadian goods, although unwarranted and potentially illegal they could be part of a greater negotiating tactic and a ploy to buy more time. ...
read moreJULY 11, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Canadian industrial market has seen downturn after a few impressive years. The tariff war with the US had a positive impact at the beginning as companies imported their goods but now only a few targeted companies are making waves. As for new construction, none are on the horizon according to multiple reports. ...
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