Housing Starts in Canada Rise in April 2025, Led by Québec and the Prairies

In April 2025, Canadian builders broke ground on new residential construction at an unprecedented pace for that month, according to figures released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on May 15, 2025. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of housing starts jumped 30%, from 21

The Rise of Co-Living Spaces

Co‑living has evolved from a niche student‑housing concept into a mainstream urban housing model, driven by mounting affordability pressures and changing lifestyle preferences. In Canadian metropolises such as Toronto and Vancouver, where homeownership and traditional rentals have become increasingl

Three Key Toronto High‑Rise Proposals Emerge in May 2025

In the first half of May 2025, the City of Toronto’s Application Information Centre recorded three notable development applications for towers, underscoring ongoing intensification along key corridors. All three proposals – a 36‑storey residential building on Danforth Avenue, a 49‑storey “Avondale”