29 h. ago CMHC head says there’s room for banks to take on more risk in funding housing construction

Housing starts in the first half of 2025 were lower than in 2024

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8 d. ago The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That’s changing

Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw enough from an account funded by a grant from the federal housing agency. But in February, she couldn’t. Access had been temporarily cut off […]

Politics

1 week ago Trade talks biggest risk for economy and banks in coming quarter, says RBC’s Dave McKay

Bank CEOs say there still isn't full understanding of whether CUSMA will survive

Economics

1 week ago RBC’s McKay says trade talks biggest risk for economy and banks in coming quarter

Bank CEOs say there still isn't full understanding of whether CUSMA will survive

Economics

2 w. ago Royal Bank maintaining ‘prudent posture’ amid trade uncertainty, economic resilience

The chief risk officer at Royal Bank of Canada says the money it sets aside for potential loan losses is expected to remain elevated for the next few quarters as trade tensions persist, though the economy is showing signs of resilience. “In the ongoing uncertainty this quarter, we have maintained our prudent posture and retained […]

Economics

3 w. ago Mayor willing to work with province as Ottawa misses target for housing funds

There were 7,871 new builds in Ottawa in 2024, only 62.5 per cent of its target of 12,583.

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3 w. ago Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund for municipalities that many have said unfairly measures their progress on building, the minister signalled in a speech Tuesday. Rob Flack told the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa that he is going to consult with mayors and the association to “extend and […]

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3 w. ago TRREB Statement on Provincial $1.6 Billion Infrastructure Top

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Doug Ford announced today at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference an additional $1.6 billion top-up to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This funding provides municipalities with more resources to build the essential roads, bridges, and water systems that make new housing possible. This […]

Economics

last month 'Great legacy for our downtown': Edmonton eyeing Canada’s first downtown student housing incentive

If approved, the program will direct $15 million in federal funds to build about 500 student housing units downtown

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