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.
A new report reveals government fees on new Calgary developments have soared to $9,306 per unit, a 536% increase since 2010, adding pressure to housing supply and affordability.
A new study reveals development charges in Edmonton have soared 628% since 2010, the highest rate among major cities. Despite the spike, fees per unit remain the lowest, aiding affordability. Explore the details and impacts.
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
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.
New Brunswick's housing minister confirms recent deaths of people experiencing homelessness in Saint John as new data shows a rise in numbers. The tragic news highlights the urgent need for solutions.
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.
New Brunswick's energy minister expresses concern about potential electricity shortages as the Point Lepreau nuclear station stays offline. Get the latest details on the situation.
Calgary's new home construction is on pace for a third consecutive record year, driven by multi-unit starts, though high prices are slowing single-family sales. Explore the latest CMHC data.
Edmonton's new home construction is heading for a record year in 2025, driven by apartments and rentals, though a slowdown in detached and row homes is emerging. Explore the latest CMHC data and market trends.
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.
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.
Saskatchewan Realtors Association explains why rent control worsens housing affordability. Learn why supply growth is the real solution for Canada'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.
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.
An Ottawa company believes prefabricated homes could solve Canada's housing shortage. Learn how modular construction offers faster, more affordable housing solutions.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Discover how two new non-market housing developments in Vancouver are using thoughtful design to connect residents with nature and community, enhancing quality of life.
New move-in ready townhomes in Guelph priced from the low $500,000s provide attainable housing for first-time buyers and young families seeking alternatives to GTA prices.
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.