AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoBuilding Activity: Saskatchewan’s building-permit value rose 2.7% year over year in September, with residential permits up 3.5%. Simcoe County also launched a population dashboard to help municipalities plan housing and infrastructure. Market Outlook: A PwC and Urban Land Institute report says Canada’s real estate cycle is nearing a floor, though the market remains under pressure. Buyer Rules: Ottawa plans to extend the foreign-buyer ban while adding a housing exemption. Affordability: Montreal asking rents have doubled since 2019, while power-of-sale listings are adding strain to the GTA housing market. Housing Supply: Budget 2026 shifts the government’s language on homebuilding targets, as Ottawa also pledges a 10-year push to end homelessness.
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