WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Events for the week of October 26, 2026 MAC Awards – ARLA Webinars – RHPNS Women in Industry Luncheon – 2026 Informa Buildings Show – 2026 ACMO – CCI Condo Conference – ULI Toronto Annual Trends in Real Estate – ULI West House Tour – CREDA CRE8 Summit – HDAA Dinner Meeting – CHBA National...
read moreCanadian Real Estate Prices To Fall Even Further: Oxford Economics
by Daniel Wong, Published October 26, 2026 Canadian real estate is already in its largest correction on record by some measures, but it may get worse. A new Oxford Economics report forecasts further declines in home prices and sales as rising interest rates hit an already weak market. High energy prices, economic uncertainty, and stretched valuations are expected to add further downward pressure. Canadian Home Prices And Sales Expected To Fall Further Despite the severe correction in home...
read moreReinvesting in Canada’s existing office buildings for the future of work
As the vacancy gap widens between prime and legacy space, owners must prioritize capital reinvestment Peter Costa and Anthony Fallone, QuadReal Property Group, October 21, 2026 GUEST SUBMISSION: Canada’s workplace is evolving. As organizations adapt to changing employee expectations and cities continue to grow, conversations about the future of office have largely focused on what comes next. New developments, emerging workplace trends and evolving tenant expectations continue to shape...
read moreThe housing crisis is no longer shaping big-city politics. Why not?
Alex Bozikovic, Architecture Critic, Published October 24, 2026 In 2019, the City of Toronto announced that it was going to create Housing Now. Then-mayor John Tory launched a program by that name to urgently build mixed-income housing on city land. Seven years later, not one of those homes has been completed. Yet, despite housing costs and availability dominating local politics for years, it has not been a defining issue in Toronto’s municipal election campaign ahead of the vote on Monday....
read more5 reasons why Lorne Doerkson is the next premier of British Columbia
Eby’s snap election gamble backfired, while the B.C. Conservative leader projected normalcy Justin McElroy · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 Even by the standards of British Columbia politics, this was an election for the history books. Five weeks ago, Lorne Doerkson was a little-known MLA from the Interior, vacationing in Africa while his Conservative Party was self-immolating. Today, he’s set to become the 38th premier of British Columbia, leading the second-largest caucus the...
read moreCanada to boost immigration points for high-wage earners in bid to drive economic growth
Changes to Express Entry program aim to attract and retain skilled newcomers, says Ottawa By Naimul Karim, Published Oct 16, 2026 Canada will provide extra immigration points in its Express Entry program to candidates with high-wage occupations, such as engineers and electricians, in an effort to drive economic growth, the federal government said Friday. The boost, which starts in November, aims to attract and retain skilled workers and better align the immigration system with Canada’s...
read moreBILD: Why a sustainable and predictable housing market should be our goal
We need elected officials who are pro-housing Dave Wilkes, Published Oct 16, 2026 On October 26, voters across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will decide who they think will best represent them and their interests over the next four years within municipal government. Ahead of any election, I use this space to discuss important housing matters and perspectives that impact GTA residents. Given that this will be my last column ahead of election day, my final message to voters is to remember that...
read moreHousing coalition outlines four demands ahead of B.C. election
Developers and affordable housing providers urge parties to restore planned investments and reduce development costs Daisy Xiong, Oct 14, 2026 Market-rate developers and non-profit housing providers are joining forces to urge B.C.’s political parties to reduce the cost of building homes, warning that rising expenses and policy uncertainty are leaving projects stalled. The Urban Development Institute (UDI), B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), Aboriginal Housing Management Association...
read moreEdmonton builds new homes at a record clip, but affordable rental lags
Ximena Gonzalez, Published October 15, 2026 In October of 2023, Edmonton city council passed an updated zoning bylaw that allowed up to eight dwellings as-of-right on any residential parcel. The efficiencies enabled by the zoning changes, bolstered by construction incentives, facilitated the start of a record 31,555 new homes since 2024, including 17,264 purpose-built rentals. Because the rate of construction has kept up with demand, Edmonton is the only metropolitan area in Canada on track to...
read moreWEEK OF OCTOBER 19, EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
Events for the week of October 19, 2026 MAC Awards – ARLA Webinars – RHPNS Women in Industry Luncheon – 2026 Informa Buildings Show – 2026 ACMO – CCI Condo Conference – ULI Toronto Annual Trends in Real Estate – ULI Webinar – CREDA CRE8 Summit – HDAA Dinner Meeting – CHBA National...
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