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Affordability overtakes trade as Canadians’ top economic concern

Bank of Canada survey shows housing costs and job security now outweigh tariff fears, as Ottawa shifts focus back to domestic pressures

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Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren't favoured for funding after Gladu comment

Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa is not prioritizing infrastructure funding in Liberal ridings after floor-crossing MP Marilyn Gladu implied earlier this month that she was getting more...

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Interest Rates

Say goodbye to fixed mortgage rates below 4%

Robert McLister: Only a few regional providers remain in the high threes, but they’re disappearing fast

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Better Dwelling7h ago

Canadian Real Estate Crash Overstated, Nova Scotia Up $13k In A Month

Canadian real estate sales may be tepid at best, but their correction appears greatly overstated. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported prices climbed 0.5% (+$3.1k) to $664,400 in...

STOREYS11h ago

Demand-Side Interventions Can Reduce Housing Affordability: CMHC

As the housing crisis in Canada became harder (and harder) to ignore, governments big and small have started taking more (and more) action. But not all actions are equal, and some may actually have a...

STOREYS11h ago

Pinnacle Ups Lougheed Towers To 77 Storeys And 87 Storeys, Swaps Office For Hotel

When Vancouver-based developer Pinnacle International received approval for Phase One of their Pinnacle Lougheed project in Burnaby in September 2024, the 73-storey tower and 80-storey tower were...

STOREYS13h ago

GTA New Home Sales Climbed In March (From A Record-Low Bar)​

March new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area improved year-over-year, but the word "improved" is doing a lot of heavy lifting. There were 948 new homes sold in the GTA last month — up...

Financial Post13h ago

Canada's condo supply is about to fall off a cliff

Watch: 'By 2029/2030, there's going to be virtually no new condos entering the marketplace' says Shaun Hildebrand

Financial Post16h ago

The best mortgage rates in Canada right now

Rob McLister: Today's lowest national insured and uninsured mortgage rates, updated daily

Financial Post16h ago

The best reverse mortgage rates in Canada right now

Rob McLister: Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about reverse mortgages, including the best rates, updated daily

Financial Post1d ago

More homeowners are buying life insurance to protect their biggest asset

On average, Canadians with a home loan are taking out $726,660 in coverage, versus $553,124 for those without

STOREYS1d ago

How A Downsizing Slowdown Could Affect Young Homebuyers

As homeowners age, there is a natural inclination to downsize, whether it be because children have moved out into homes of their own, or for increased accessibility, safety, and convenience.According...

Better Dwelling1d ago

Canadian Businesses Brace For 5 Years of High Inflation: BoC Survey

Canadian businesses were bracing for elevated inflation—then the Iran War broke out. Now they’re doubting the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) ability to contain inflation, according to the Q1 2026 Business...

CMT1d ago

TMG taps industry veteran Mark Squire to support executive team

Squire brings more than three decades of banking and broker channel experience as TMG looks to build on recent expansion

CMT1d ago

Canada picks Annette Ryan as next budget watchdog

Annette Ryan will become Canada’s fourth parliamentary budget officer, an independent watchdog of government finances, after parliament approved her appointment on Tuesday.

CMT1d ago

Loonie’s weakening ties to oil prices amplifies bets against it

When oil prices surge, the Canadian dollar usually strengthens — but that dynamic has shifted.

CMT1d ago

Morningstar backs OSFI’s call to keep both stress test and LTI limits in place

Ratings agency says stress test and LTI limits serve different roles, with both helping contain risk ahead of a major wave of renewals

CMT2d ago

Canada wants reciprocity after U.S. ‘pocketed’ concessions

Canada’s new chief trade negotiator to the U.S. said she wants to see “some mutuality” from Washington in recognition of “significant” concessions it’s already made to address President Donald...

CMT2d ago

Neo Financial taps capital markets with $150M securitization

Inaugural deal marks fintech lender’s entry into institutional funding channels as it looks to support growth of its credit card portfolio

CMT2d ago

U.S. homebuilders set for another ‘lost’ earnings season

For U.S. homebuilders, the Iran war dashed what little optimism they had left for this earnings season.

Better Dwelling2d ago

Canadian Household Debt Outpacing Wages (Again), Structural Trap Deepens

Canadian wages are growing faster than usual, but they’re failing to keep up with household spending. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data reveals household credit is once again outpacing wage growth,...

STOREYS2d ago

This Leslieville Suite Makes A Solid Case For Loft Living

The i-Zone is one of those Leslieville addresses that people know without needing to look up.The work/live building that predates the neighbourhood's glow-up by decades, and has never needed to catch...

STOREYS2d ago

KingSett Capital, Choice Properties REIT To Buy First Capital REIT In $9.4B Deal

In a landmark deal, private equity real estate investment firm KingSett Capital and retail-focused Choice Properties REIT (TSX: CHP.UN) announced last week that they had partnered and entered into an...

Financial Post2d ago

Toronto's condo market 'hits bottom' with some developers looking at selling units below cost

First-quarter sales for new projects fell 52% from a year ago to a 35-year low, report says

CMT3d ago

Bank of Canada adds Gosselin, Vincent to full-time rate-setting council

The Bank of Canada has selected two new deputies for full-time positions on its rate-setting governing council.

Better Dwelling3d ago

Canadian Housing Starts Fall As Vancouver Slumps, Toronto Still Lags

Canada’s building boom is slowing, but not in the country’s biggest markets—with a big exception. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows new housing starts fell in March. Despite...

Better Dwelling3d ago

Canadian Inflation Soars on Record Gas Price Surge. April Will Be Worse.

Canadian inflation readings are surging, a trend that’s just getting started. Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged in March. The surge is largely attributed to energy...

STOREYS3d ago

New To Muskoka: Luxury Motorcoaches, A Rooftop Restaurant, A Nordic Spa

The sun will soon rise on another season in Ontario’s premier summertime sanctuary, Muskoka. Those sun-drenched days are so close, we can almost smell the pine, barbecue, and pristine lake water....

Better Dwelling4d ago

This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Industry Cuts Forecast, Western Canada’s Job Boom

Time for your cheat sheet on this week's top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Industry Cuts Forecast, Prices To Stagnate 2 More Years Canada’s real estate industry is tempering its...

STOREYS6d ago

Canadian Housing Starts Lost Steam In March, CMHC Data Shows

New data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing construction continued to lose momentum in March 2026, even as year-over-year comparisons painted a rosier picture.The six-month...

Better Dwelling6d ago

Canadian Real Estate Industry Cuts Forecast, Prices To Stagnate 2 More Years

Policymakers broke Canada’s real estate market, and now it faces 7 years of bad luck. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) slashed growth expectations for sales and prices, forecasting a 7th...

Financial Post6d ago

Dear Ottawa: Canadians need reasonable 10-year mortgages — stat

Robert McLister: What if long-term payment security was possible, at reasonable interest rates?

Better DwellingApr 16

Canadian Real Estate Sales Hit 17-Year Low, But Prices Keep Climbing

Home prices typically fall to stimulate demand, but that’s not the case in Canada, apparently. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows the price of a typical home climbed in March. Despite...

Financial PostApr 16

Nearly half of Canadian borrowers still choosing variable rates

Robert McLister: Variables have their moments, if you want flexibility with gentler prepayment penalties

STOREYSApr 16

Mortgage Rates, Uncertainty Kept Canadian Buyers Sidelined In March

New data from the Canadian Real Estate Association shows national home sales were essentially unchanged in March 2026, ticking down just 0.1% month-over-month — but the stability masks a more...

STOREYSApr 16

Vancouver Seeks To Fast-Track Low-Rise Rentals And Hotels With New Zoning District

In December, Vancouver City Council approved a suite of actions focused on “supporting development viability and unlocking new housing supply” during a time when it has been challenging for...

Financial PostApr 16

Why first-time homebuyers are still treading cautiously this spring

Spring Real Estate Survival Guide: The frenzy of the Canadian real estate market has slowed and now wariness rules

Better DwellingApr 15

Canada’s Soaring Wage Growth Not Reality, It’s A Statistical Quirk: BMO

Canadians saw their average wage surge at the fastest pace in months, according to Statistics Canada (StatCan). The surge reported in March stands in stark contrast with the reality of other...

STOREYSApr 15

This Leslieville Home Gets Better Every Time You Look

Coady Avenue has a reputation in Leslieville — the kind that gets passed around at farmers' markets and mentioned in the same breath as its annual fall street party. It's a stretch that people move...

STOREYSApr 14

Vancouver Eases Affordability Requirements For 9 Rental Projects Under New Development Relief Program

Just before breaking for the Christmas holidays, Vancouver City Council approved a suite of actions focused on “supporting development viability and unlocking new housing supply” in response to...

Better DwellingApr 14

Canadian Building Permits Plunge, Fewer Homes Planned

Canadian builder intentions are slipping even as policymakers throw tens of billions in stimulus at construction. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows building permit values fell sharply in...

STOREYSApr 14

Surrey And TransLink Unveil 41-Acre Newton Centre Master Development Plan

The Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC) — the City of Surrey’s real estate subsidiary — and regional transportation provider TransLink have announced that they are partnering to “build a...

STOREYSApr 13

Inside A Trinity Bellwoods Loft You Could Walk Past Every Day (But Please Don't)

There are very few addresses in Toronto where the word "townhome" doesn't feel like a compromise. 62 Claremont Street is one of them.Tucked off Queen Street West and steps from Trinity Bellwoods...

Financial PostApr 13

Why timing the bottom of Canada's roller-coaster real estate market may be harder than you think

Garry Marr: The spring market will be major test for prices but timing your purchase to hit the absolute bottom is a game few can win

STOREYSApr 10

Zenterra Breaks Ground At Clayton Crest In Surrey

While developers across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have been pulling back — cancelling projects and stalling timelines as financing tightens and buyer demand softens — Zenterra...

BOC

Bank of Canada announces the appointment of two Deputy Governors

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada today announced the appointment of Marc-André Gosselin and Nicolas Vincent as Deputy Governors, effective May 25 and August 3, 2026, respectively.

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Changes to Bank of Canada Governing Council

The Bank of Canada announced today the departure of Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes on April 10, and the retirement of Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki on July 15.

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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

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Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada, RBC and TD successfully complete bond issuance experiment using distributed ledger technology

The Bank of Canada (BoC), RBC Capital Markets, RBC Investor Services, TD Bank Group (TD), and Export Development Canada (EDC) successfully completed Project Samara, a collaborative initiative to...

BOC

Bank of Canada issues revised compliance order to XTM Inc.

The Bank of Canada today issued a revised temporary order to XTM Inc. (XTM). The Bank has authorized XTM to recommence retail payment activities under the supervision of the Monitor appointed today...

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Bank of Canada issues immediate compliance order to XTM Inc.

The Bank of Canada today issued a temporary order to XTM Inc. (XTM) to immediately cease performing any retail payment activities.

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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

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Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2¼%

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

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Bank of Canada announces finalists for the eleventh annual Governor’s Challenge

The Bank of Canada has announced the five finalist teams in the 2025-26 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a competition where university students simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s...

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Bank of Canada lowers policy rate to 2¼%

The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

Aggregated from Bank of Canada, BNN Bloomberg, Financial Post, Better Dwelling, Storeys, Canadian Mortgage Trends, REM & CBC Business