Canada
Canadians Want Carney Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis in Coming Year
New poll shows Canadians approve of Carney's handling of U.S. relations but demand action on cost of living and housing...
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Local
One in Three Alberta Homeowners Struggling With Mortgage Payments, New Survey Shows
Nearly 30% of Alberta homeowners find mortgage payments unmanageable as rate anxiety hits historic levels—far...
Business
Housing Crisis Eclipses Trade Wars: What Canadians Really Care About Now
Housing affordability now Canada's top economic worry, surpassing trade fears. Government expands tax breaks but...
Business
CMHC's Game-Changing Index Reveals Canada's Real Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Price Tags
CMHC's new affordability index reveals Canada's housing crisis extends far beyond home prices, exposing critical rental...
Business
Parent Co-Signing Mortgages Hits Record High in Canada—Here's What It Means for Your Family
Nearly 1 in 10 Canadian first-time homebuyers now rely on parental co-signing—up from 4% in 2004. Bank of Canada...
Business
Nearly 900,000 U.S. Households Behind on Mortgage Payments as Canadian Affordability Worsens
Nearly 900,000 U.S. households are behind on mortgage payments, up 25% in four months, while Canadian affordability...
Business
Mortgage Affordability Deteriorates Across Most Canadian Cities as Home Prices Surge
Home affordability worsened in 11 of 13 major Canadian cities in February, with rising property prices outpacing stable...
Business
Ontario Budget 2026 Proposes HST Exemption for New Home Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis
Ontario's 2026 budget proposes HST exemptions for new home buyers and commits to reducing development charges to combat...
Business
Ontario Expands HST Rebate, Eliminates Tax On New Homes Up To $1M
Ontario is moving to take a bigger swing at housing affordability — this time by scrapping the HST on new homes for a...
Local
Calgary Ranked Canada's Most Livable City in 2026: Here's What Makes It Stand Out
Calgary has been named Canada's most livable city for 2026, scoring highest across economic opportunity, housing...
Business
Ontario Budget Delivers Major Tax Relief for New Home Buyers Worth Up to $130,000
Ontario eliminates provincial HST on new homes up to $1M, creating $130,000 savings when combined with federal tax...
Opinion
Opinion: Calgary's Housing Crisis Demands Bolder Action from All Levels of Government
Calgary's housing affordability crisis has reached a tipping point, and the modest policy responses from municipal,...
Local
Calgary Rental Vacancy Rate Falls to 1.2% as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens
Calgary’s rental vacancy rate has plunged to a historic low of 1.2%, according to new data from the Canada Mortgage...
Canada
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Housing Market Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.25%, citing mixed economic signals and ongoing...