AUGUST 29, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A recent report from Global Citizen Solutions ranked the top 15 cities to live in Canada. Two of the top three are in Alberta. Both Edmonton and Calgary ranked in two of the top three spots, who ranked number one and why – find out! ...
read moreAUGUST 28, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The province of PEI is the latest to receive federal money to build new housing. The money is coming from the $55-billion Apartment Construction Loan Program. Across Canada, the numbers don’t look good regardless of the federal program and the numbers are striking. ...
read moreAUGUST 27, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
The latest meeting between Canada’s PM and the US president resulted in Canada removing counter tariffs. The United States has been whining about Canada defending itself from the potential illegal tariffs, which may have been what led Carney to capitulate to Trump. It also didn’t take long for many to express dismay on the decision. ...
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The Buildings Show registration ~ HDAA Winery Event Golf Events: LPMA Golf Tournament ~ RHPNS Annual Golf Tournament Action: The BILD Walking Tour Webinar: The CHBA Adaptiv Home Renovation Course ~ BILD Economic Update OHBA Annual Conference ...
read moreAUGUST 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. ...
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