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Ottawa’s new ‘energy efficiency’ rules will increase home costs in Newfoundland and Labrador

The financial burden will likely fall disproportionately on younger lower-income residents looking to enter the housing market.


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There are no solutions to Canada’s housing crisis—only trade-offs

The country requires an estimated 5.8 million new homes to restore a semblance of affordability by 2030.


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Growing gap between housing supply and demand threatens affordability in Quebec

Population growth in the province has ballooned while homebuilding numbers remain virtually unchanged.


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Ottawa’s new ‘energy efficiency’ regulations will increase home prices in Alberta

Energy efficiency mandates often fall short of achieving meaningful reductions in emissions.


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Alberta’s continued success depends on maintaining its housing advantage

Calgary's rental vacancy rate for purpose-built rental units fell from 5.1 per cent to 2.7 per cent.


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Supply constraints drive home prices in Canada

In April, the average price for a home in Canada hit $723,500.


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Housing affordability will continue to decline absent basic reforms

Housing prices increased 111 per cent in Toronto and 82 per cent in Vancouver.


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Condo booms still aren’t enough to satisfy housing demand

Between 2010 and 2019, home prices increased by 111 per cent in Toronto and 82 per cent in Vancouver.