JUNE 9, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Now that the Bank of Canada decided to maintain the current lending rate, we look at the determining factors and the new way the BoC is forecasting, including the big banks reactions. Also, the Carney government not releasing a financial budget until the fall has increased economic concerns, specifically with inflation. ...
read moreJUNE 2, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Prime Minister took part in his first question period and he didn’t instill a lot of confidence by dodging questions surrounding when he’ll release his first budget. Understanding how important borrowing rates will be to the housing industry, it’s not clear why he’s not keeping Canadians and the markets informed. ...
read moreMAY 26, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Tariffs and the downturns in the economy are having an effect on the housing market, with declines seen across most markets in Canada with the Condo market being hit the hardest. ...
read moreMAY 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The new federal housing minister has been sworn in. We go over his history, his outlook and the criticisms. ...
read moreMAY 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
As the new Carney government starts to govern, we take a closer look at one of his housing promises – prefabricated homes. What do industry experts think, what are the pitfalls and as with any big government programs, sometimes you just need to follow the money!...
read moreMAY 5, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
With the Federal elections behind us, the governing starts. We review the Liberal housing promises to see what’s achievable and what are lofty goals. From the mantra, “Spend Baby Spend” to the Billions proposed, the effect on the economy and will there be a recession....
read moreAPRIL 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
For weeks, we’ve been reporting on the declining condo market. We look at the numbers, plus other real estate verticals that are also showing in the negatives, including some at historical levels. Although the housing outlook continues to be challenged, there are pockets within Canada that show signs of optimism. ...
read moreAPRIL 21, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Federal election is a week away and there are portions of Canadians who have still not made up their minds. The recent debate may or may not have helped but it definitely looks like a two party race. Although the polls show PM Carney ahead, he wasn’t above a flub or two during the debate and there is some interesting data behind the Conservatives numbers giving reasons for some of their support among a non traditional demographic. ...
read moreAPRIL 14, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A number of CEO’s signed a letter urging the political parties to properly debate the economy because for far too long Canada has not grown its economy proportionally, plus, regardless of all the trade dealings the Canadian situation won’t change. ...
read moreAPRIL 7, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Recently, we covered the NDP housing plan – now let’s see what PM Carney has to offer – from CBC news. ...
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