AUGUST 1, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A new report from the Canadian government details immigration numbers and their effect on housing. It shows the link between immigration and rising costs in housing was significant in some parts of Canada. The Prime Minister made campaign promises to deal with immigration – how will these policies affect housing and employment knowing that immigration is an integral part of Canada’s past and future? ...
read moreJULY 31, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Companies are implementing back to work mandates, the latest are Canadian banks. Since COVID, commercial office space has struggled, but with adjustments to the industry and return to work mandates, competition for prime leases are becoming a premium. Experts are weighing in on how best to deal with the influx of employees. Another issue is what happens to Canadians who migrated to more affordable provinces during the pandemic while maintaining their full time positions. ...
read moreJULY 30, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
In order to deal with so-called renovictions, the city of Toronto passed a new law. Advocacy groups are thrilled of course, so what do owners and managers need to know and just like every other government policy – the unintended consequences and their effects on the industry are overlooked. ...
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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 Webinar: BILD – Economic Update Event: Women in Rental Housing Luncheon ~ BILD – Health & Safety + Aging in Place Essentials ...
read moreJULY 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
With an August 1st deadline for negotiating a trade agreement with the US, Ontario’s Premier is contemplating bringing back his energy tariff. The consensus is to present a united Canadian front, however two of the largest energy provinces aren’t on the same page. How could this division potentially affect negotiations? Also clear, is these negotiations have exposed our reliance on the United States which has forced us to seek independence, which in the long run will be better for Canada. ...
read moreJULY 25, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
It’s said that the removal of interprovincial trade barriers will help all provinces deal with the United States trade war. Analysis from CMHC and CFIB scrutinizes the information and the new law may not be the solution we’re being led to believe. ...
read moreJULY 24, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
After years of government over spending along with the US tariff war, investments in Canada are now showing signs of trouble. Statistics Canada’s report on foreign and domestic investments stalling could have both immediate and long term effects, what are they why should we care. ...
read moreJULY 23, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The city of Vancouver announced new policies regarding development fees in an attempt to get the housing market going. Developers are on board, municipalities will benefit, so what’s the thinking behind this latest move and what do we learn. ...
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The Buildings Show registration Summer promotion Golf: LPMA Golf Tournament ~ BILD Builder Invitational ~ RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Webinar: BILD Economic Update Events: FRPO Women in Rental Housing Luncheon ~ BILD Health & Safety + Aging in Place Essentials ...
read moreJULY 21, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK
The latest report on the GTAH condo market continues to show a downward trend, with the data being worse when development starts are factored. A deeper dive into the numbers tells us just how bad the market appears, however the silver lining seems to be condo market losses are multi residential gains. ...
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