Bradford seniors’ housing plan receives nearly $15 million in joint funding
Canada and Ontario announced support for 99 affordable homes at a development intended for seniors with complex needs.
NATIONAL EDITIONSunday, October 25, 2026
THE REAL PERSPECTIVE
Across Canada
Reporting and context on Canadian real estate, from the evidence up.
September housing starts rise at an annualized pace, while actual counts lag
CMHC’s September release shows why a monthly annualized increase and a year-over-year decline can both describe the construction market.
Yorkton repair funding covers 50 homes; Yellow Quill homes already occupied
The October announcement combines planned repairs in Yorkton with a separate First Nation housing project completed in 2024.
Toronto’s Bull Tower advances with financing for 370 rentals
CMHC’s October announcement identifies $165 million in rental-construction financing for the project at 128 Peter Street.
Consumer confidence edges up. Spending plans weaken.
The Bank of Canada’s latest consumer survey shows a gap between better financial confidence and weaker spending plans—a distinction worth watching in the property market.
Canada’s housing market takes a step back
September sales slowed and prices softened. The national picture, however, still hides a country of very different local markets.
The affordability question goes beyond the price tag
A Bank of Canada speech puts housing costs, household wealth and economic resilience in the same frame.
A REIT’s distribution is only part of the story
Behind the income headline are buildings, tenants, debt and a portfolio that needs a closer look.
More rental choice does not always mean affordable choice
CMHC’s 2025 Vancouver findings show why vacancy and affordability need to be read together.
From a building permit to a place to call home
The development pipeline has several milestones. Counting them correctly changes the housing story.
Public or private? A crucial distinction in property investing
The way an investment trades can matter as much as the property it holds.