As part of Canada’s Housing Plan, the federal government has introduced the Housing Design Catalogue, a new resource aimed at simplifying the planning process for building new homes. It has now released the final renderings, floor plan layouts, and key building details from this catalogue, making available approximately 50 standardized housing designs. These designs include options for rowhouses, f...

Canada stands at a critical juncture in its ongoing battle to boost the supply and affordability of new homes. The need for new housing is dire, but figures show fewer homes are being built.

The 2022-2031 period is on track to be the decade with the fewest homes built per new persons added to the Canadian population since at least 1972. This is not a setback; it is a catastrophe.

Without swift and decisive...

The commercial real estate market in Canada has undergone significant evolution over the past few decades, shaped by a confluence of economic, demographic, technological, and regulatory factors. Major cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Ottawa have each experienced distinct yet interrelated trends that have impacted the landscape of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties....