Halifax landlords owning thousands of units report lower annual rent increases in 2025
Demand remains for its more affordable apartments across Canada, Killam says Andrew Lam CBC News Posted: Mar 23, 2026 Two large corporate landlords owning a combined 9,008 rental units in Halifax are reporting smaller annual increases in their average rents for 2025 than the previous year. Canadian Apartment Properties (CAPREIT) saw a steep decline, with the company’s average rent in Halifax of $1,713 at the end of 2025 being 3.9 per cent higher than the year before. That’s about...
read moreCanadian Commercial Real Estate Is Warming Up To AI, But Slowly
For companies with smaller portfolios and less capital, AI overhauls and massive returns aren’t a quick process. Still, optimism surrounding the autonomous tech persists. Teagan Sliz, March 27, 2026 Increased efficiency and reduced costs. That is what AI promises the commercial real estate industry. And it’s a tantalizing promise, but despite the big buzz around big tech, a recent report shows uptake of AI solutions in the commercial segment has been underwhelming. Why? According to a...
read moreOttawa plans $1.7-billion boost in housing transfers to provinces, territories
Bill Curry, Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief, Ottawa, Published March 26, 2026 Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled new housing legislation Thursday that proposes providing an additional $1.7-billion in immediate funding to provinces and territories. Bill C-26, the Improving Housing Supply Act, is a very short bill that simply authorizes a one-time payment of $1.713-billion to increase new housing supply. There are no other provisions in the legislation. Provinces could spend the...
read moreOntario’s 2026 Budget: Turning priorities into policy
Public Affairs and Government Relations|March 26, 2026 This afternoon, Finance Minister Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy tabled Ontario’s 2026 A Plan to Protect Ontario. The $214.5 billion fiscal plan is framed as a response to economic uncertainty driven by tariffs, slowing growth, and declining revenues, while positioning Ontario as a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant economy. In our pre-budget outlook, we highlighted five key areas to watch: fiscal discipline, economic resilience,...
read moreWEEK OF MARCH 30, EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Events for the week of March 30, 2026 2026 RHC Conference – PM Springfest – LPMA Tradeshow – CHBA Home Building Week Show – LBMAO Buying Show – FRPO RTA Legal Series – LPMA Spring Hope Food Drive – The Brott Music Festival – BILD Builder Baseball – 2026 HDAA Golf – 2026 Greenwin Cares Golf Classic – 2026 FRPO Charity Golf Classic – 2026 RHPNS Awards Gala, Dinner and...
read moreWEEK OF MARCH 23, EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Events for the week of March 23, 2026 2026 RHC Conference – PM Springfest – yBILD Trivia Night – LandPRO Conference – LPMA Tradeshow – CHBA Home Building Week Show – RHC Webinar – FRPO RTA Legal Series – BILD Builder Baseball – 2026 HDAA Golf – 2026 Greenwin Cares Golf Classic – 2026 FRPO Charity Golf Classic – 2026 RHPNS Awards Gala, Dinner and...
read moreWEEK OF MARCH 23, EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Events for the week of March 23, 2026 2026 RHC Conference – PM Springfest – yBILD Trivia Night – LandPRO Conference – LPMA Tradeshow – CHBA Home Building Week Show – RHC Webinar – FRPO RTA Legal Series – BILD Builder Baseball – 2026 HDAA Golf – 2026 Greenwin Cares Golf Classic – 2026 FRPO Charity Golf Classic – 2026 RHPNS Awards Gala, Dinner and Tradeshow...
read moreWhat government programs may be cut in Carney’s spending review
Here’s a breakdown of what could be slashed at four federal departments. By Matteo Cimellaro, Ben Andrews, Published Mar 22, 2026 While the federal government has gradually released more information about its budget cuts, public sector unions have sounded the alarm over the impact those reductions could have on social programs. With the release of departmental spending plans on March 13 came more details about what programs may be cut in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s spending review....
read moreOpinion: Disastrous budget threatens N.B.’s economic future
Residents should demand better after Liberals deliver ‘a clear threat to the province’s economic future’ Alex Whalen and Grady Munro, Published Mar 17, 2026 Not long ago, New Brunswick was among Canada’s fiscal bright lights. The provincial government had a string of balanced budgets, declining debt as a share of the economy, and the top-ranked fiscal performance in Canada. Less than two years into its term, the Holt government has erased this record and its new budget,...
read moreCan Canadian apartment rents keep falling?
Real estate analyst breaks down outlook for multifamily as population growth reverses and new supply comes online By David Kitai, Mar 19, 2026 Rents for housing of all kinds have been falling for 17 consecutive months, news that should make renters celebrate and investors worry. The apparent investment case of a constantly growing population, steady GDP growth, and a serious lack of supply have all been undone by curbs to immigration rates, US trade uncertainty, and the completion of a new...
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