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Opinion: Alberta’s housing industry is booming — but challenges lie ahead

Alberta entered 2025 as a standout across Canada’s housing markets, breaking records in housing starts and rental construction. This success reflects strong demand, a growing population, and a collaborative approach centred on housing attainability. In 2024, Alberta broke the previous all-time record for housing starts in census metropolitan areas (CMAs) with populations over 10,000. The […]

Alberta's housing sector is thriving in 2025, with record-breaking housing starts and rental construction. Edmonton and Calgary have achieved new highs, while mid-sized cities like Red Deer and Lethbridge have experienced significant growth, with housing starts increasing by 194% and 87% respectively. The success is attributed to strong demand, population growth, and a collaborative approach to housing affordability. However, challenges lie ahead for the sector.

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												3 d. ago											Opinion: Alberta’s housing industry is booming — but challenges lie ahead
												
													Alberta entered 2025 as a standout across Canada’s housing markets, breaking records in housing starts and rental construction. This success reflects strong demand, a growing population, and a collaborative approach centred on housing attainability. In 2024, Alberta broke the previous all-time record for housing starts in census metropolitan areas (CMAs) with populations over 10,000. The […]												
												
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