To address the housing crisis, Ottawa will release a catalog of pre-approved World War II-era housing by next fall. • Also read – Housing crisis: Ottawa will reissue “house catalogues”. Housing Minister Sean Fraser sees this as “a concrete opportunity to build more housing more quickly” by shortening approval and construction times of all kinds. … [Read more…]
In view of the housing crisis, the Trudeau government is preparing a new edition of the house catalog concept. • Also read: “Documentary film” about conservative housing construction signals the beginning of a “new era” • Also read: $13.2 billion in new spending over six years: A return to a balanced budget is not in … [Read more…]
There were fewer construction sites in October 2023 compared to the previous year, once again plunging Quebec into a significant real estate decline that one expert says could be the worst in the province’s history. “The improvement in housing construction in September (+19%) will therefore have only been an interlude. The downward trend continued in … [Read more…]
The hefty housing tax increase has not gone down well with Montreal residents, many of whom are harshly critical of their city’s management of public finances. • Also read: Budget 2024: a record tax increase for Montrealers, but no spending cuts for the city “It doesn’t make sense, especially when we start our family. It’s … [Read more…]
After a year of considering the matter, Ottawa finally approved the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) takeover of HSBC Canada on Thursday evening after securing job creation commitments and a $7 billion donation for affordable housing. • Also read: RBC is acquiring HSBC Canada for $13.5 billion In addition to integrating HSBC Canada’s operations into … [Read more…]