Housing Crisis

Canada

Canada is investing $2 billion over eight years to support one million home retrofits, including heat pump rebates and apartment upgrades. The initiative aims to lower household energy bills, improve efficiency and reduce national greenhouse gas emissions.

Canada

Key Takeaways The Canadian Housing Acquisition Fund was selected to deploy investments from the $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund. The program will help community housing providers acquire and renew existing affordable rental properties. The fund has the potential to protect 7,000 at risk rental homes during its first five years. Canada Selects CHAF to.

Canada

Key Takeaways A federal housing announcement is scheduled in Ottawa at 10:30 a.m. EDT on September 22. Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, Build Canada Homes CEO Ana Bailão and other housing sector representatives will participate. The government’s media advisory does not disclose the specific details of the announcement ahead of the event. Federal Housing Announcement Scheduled.

Canada

Ontario has introduced new rental and eviction rules taking effect September 21, 2026, changing several procedures under the Residential Tenancies Act. The changes address landlord termination notices, tenant rights when rental units undergo repairs, persistent late rent payments and eviction procedures. New regulations also establish specific timelines and conditions that landlords and tenants will need to understand.

Canada

Housing shortages are influencing where Canadians live, when they start families and how multiple generations increasingly share homes.

Canada

Homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many young Canadians as housing costs, mortgage payments and slow wage growth continue to reshape financial realities.