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Vancouver falls short of first-year housing target set by provincial government

Vancouver falls short of first-year housing target set by provincial government

City staff says "unprecedented volume of projects in-stream," which will surpass five-year target of 28,900 completed homes
Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

Taxpayers are facing potential billions of dollars in losses on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline as the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates its current value is less than the sum of its assets. The pipeline could be worth between $29.
What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

Experts say Donald Trump’s election victory could shift interest rate policy in the U.S. as his promised policies risk higher inflation, which could ultimately have implications for Canadian rates and the loonie.
B.C. economy gains 8K jobs in October, says StatCan report

B.C. economy gains 8K jobs in October, says StatCan report

Province makes little gains in full-time employment
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump's second term

Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump's second term

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as U.S. president, posing different challenges for Canada than his first four years in the White House.
Vancouver real estate markets set to normalize in 2025, says CBRE report

Vancouver real estate markets set to normalize in 2025, says CBRE report

Commercial, residential growth set to return in 2026
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.
National rent prices decline year-over-year for first time since pandemic: report

National rent prices decline year-over-year for first time since pandemic: report

Average asking rents declined nationally on a year-over-year basis for the first time in more than three years in October, said a report out Thursday. The report from Rentals.
QSR appetite strong following solid pandemic-era performance

QSR appetite strong following solid pandemic-era performance

Significant drive-thru portfolio capitalizes on investor demand
'How to immigrate to Canada' searches spike after U.S. election

'How to immigrate to Canada' searches spike after U.S. election

Google Trends says people in the U.S. are searching how to immigrate to Canada.