WEEK 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...
read moreThe BoC Rate Hold: Brought to You By the Letter ‘U’ for Uncertain
Stephen Punwasi, March 18, 2026 Canada’s normally calm central bank admitted it has no clue what it should be doing right now. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key overnight rate, but made it clear this isn’t the usual sign of confidence in a stable economy. Warning of the threat of dual shocks to energy and global economic growth, the Governor’s opening remarks made it clear that he felt uncertain about what comes next. Heck, close to 1% of the words in the Governor’s opening remarks were...
read moreThe Property/Casualty Insurance Market – Soft!
Andreas Schwartze, MBA, CIP The insurance buyer is in charge again! It happens when economies falter and there’s no question that the Canadian economy is stalled badly. Gross domestic product is growing at under 1%, productivity is falling and, most disturbing, the engine of our economic prosperity is rooted in the world of small business. The number of small businesses that are closing currently exceeds the number of new businesses being registered, many of which are self incorporations...
read moreHow Canada can turn housing investments into more rental homes
Presented in partnership with Starlight Investments The Hub Staff, 12 March 2026 The federal government’s $51 billion Build Strong Communities Fund represents a significant commitment to addressing Canada’s housing crisis, but ensuring those investments translate into new homes will require strong coordination between all levels of government, according to a major rental housing provider. Howard Paskowitz, vice president, development & public affairs, Canadian residential at Starlight...
read moreCanadian Building Intentions Surge, Mostly Government Spending
Daniel Wong, March 12, 2026 Canadian headline building intentions are still coming in strong, but details are less flattering. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data show building permit values climbed in January, but remain weaker than pre-2023 levels once inflation-adjusted. A non-residential surge was behind most of the improvement, but it was taxpayer-funded, cementing Canada’s dependence on borrowed growth. Building permit values climbed 4.8% to $13.3 billion in January, one of the highest...
read moreHigh Art Capital Announces GTA Rental and Affordable Housing Initiative, in Partnership with Building Ontario Fund
Fund expected to be capitalized with a minimum of $1.3 billion and designed to unlock approximately 2,200 long-term rental units, including approximately 550 affordable units March 10, 2026 4:59 PM EDT | Source: High Art Capital High Art Capital today announced the launch of its GTA Rental and Affordable Housing Initiative, a fund expected to be capitalized with a minimum of $1.3 billion, to acquire blocks of newly completed, unsold condominium units across the Greater Toronto Area and convert...
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