AUGUST 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
It appears that the province of Ontario, for the first time in 40 years may be dethroned as the capital for building housing in Canada. The province of Alberta is well on its way to doing so, not only by percentage but by actual numbers. But as the Alberta apartment supply increases, one of Canada’s top apartment leaders foreshadows future problems if a number of issues aren’t addressed. ...
read moreAUGUST 7, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
In order to improve the development process for non-market housing, the city of Surrey is making changes to their rezoning laws. The new policies are intended to address the need for non market housing and improve future development. ...
read moreAUGUST 6, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
Saskatchewan’s NDP party will be introducing a private members bill looking to bring rent control to the province. As they spend the next few months trying to drum up grass roots support, the current government was quick to point out the various programs helping the most vulnerable, plus details on how rent control has significantly hurt the housing market in all provinces with rent control. ...
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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 Events: FRPO Women in Rental Housing Luncheon ~ BILD – Health & Safety + Aging in Place Essentials...
read moreAUGUST 4, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE
A number of BC Developers sent a letter, asking the federal and provincial governments to loosen restrictions on foreign investment for the housing sector. The Premier of BC responded to the letter and left little doubt as to the government’s position. Unfortunately, as with most government policies, the unintended consequences may not have been fully thought out but the letter did offer alternatives, plus a foreshadowing if things aren’t addressed. ...
read moreAUGUST 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. ...
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