AUGUST 25, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Ontario government announced an additional $1.6 billion for municipalities to hopefully address delays in new housing construction. The money is being added to an existing program, as the government continues to consult with Ontario mayors about the program. Part of the reasoning is Ontario continues to fall behind on new construction, however some mayors are expressing some skepticism if the province doesn’t address existing issues with the program. ...
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 21, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The Federal government has added to a recent program intended to increase housing construction in Canada. The new entity will look to non private projects, unconventional methods and prioritize Canadian products. The government is also explaining how the Build Canada Homes new entity will not expand or add more government bureaucracy. ...
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. ...
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The Buildings Show registration ~ HDAA Winery Event Golf Events: LPMA Golf Tournament ~ thE BILD Builder Invitational ~ RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Action: FRPO Sustainability Survey Webinar: BILD Economic Update Event: Women in Rental Housing Luncheon ~ BILD Health & Safety + Aging in Place Essentials ...
read moreAUGUST 18, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Canada’s biggest investors are looking to the Fall Federal Budget for reasons to invest in Canadian real estate. As ministers travel, speaking to Canadian corporate leaders in order to evaluate and go over comments and criticisms for the upcoming budget, it appears the feedback from these meetings is stressing the need for less government rules and greater ease for investing with a more open investment strategy, which the government needs to address. ...
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 14, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The latest jobs report might be more a foreshadowing of things to come. Economists were expecting minimal job losses but even with them spread throughout the economy, Western Canada saw more of the losses. How does that affect the housing market and Canadians looking for work? ...
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. ...
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The Buildings Show registration Interior Design Show 2026 edition Golf Events: LPMA Golf Tournament ~ the BILD Builder Invitational ~ RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Action: FRPO Sustainability Survey Webinar: BILD Economic Update Event: FRPO Women in Rental Housing Luncheon ~ BILD Health & Safety + Aging in Place Essentials ...
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