Prime Minister Mark Carney's 2026 tax adjustments offer modest income tax relief but are countered by significant payroll tax increases and a higher industrial carbon levy. Analysis reveals a mixed bag for Canadian taxpayers.
A union grievance over the troubled switch of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life will proceed to a hearing, seeking accountability for over 1.5 million affected members.
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
Saskatoon shifts federal funding to purchase empty lots for affordable housing projects after a First Nation partnership stalls. The city aims to prepare sites for Indigenous-led developments to combat homelessness.
The new Build Canada Homes Agency, backed by $13 million, aims to streamline construction, cut costs, and restore buyer confidence in Canada's struggling new home market. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?
The New Brunswick government unveiled a new provincial strategy targeting a 40% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028-29. Learn the details and goals of the plan.
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
The federal government has announced a new regulatory framework to significantly reduce methane emissions from Canada's oil and gas operations and landfills. Learn about the key targets and implications for the environment and industry.
The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are investing $11 million to create 44 new affordable housing units in Liverpool. This joint initiative aims to address the critical housing shortage in the community.
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
The federal government is allocating $1.3 million to provide housing support for veterans in New Brunswick. Learn about the new funding and its impact.
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals the $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative will construct only 26,000 new homes over five years. Read the analysis of federal housing and economic subsidy plans.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson addresses a Parliamentary Budget Officer report detailing federal spending reductions and their projected 'modest' effect on new housing supply. Get the latest analysis.
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer reports a modest projected increase in housing supply from the Build Canada Homes initiative. Read the analysis of the federal plan's potential impact.
Alberta's government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, is set to outline its strategy to combat the federal firearm buyback initiative. Get the latest details on the provincial-federal clash.
A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.