IMF sees Canada’s fiscal position as strongest in Group of Seven
The International Monetary Fund lauded Canada’s fiscal position relative to its peers as Prime Minister Mark Carney…
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Macklem warns against hiking too early or too late on oil shock
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said central banks around the world are positioned differently when it comes to…
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Housing starts slow in March as construction momentum fades: CMHC
Annual pace drops 6% to 235,852 units, with trend measure also declining as activity weakens across most regions
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Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
The business community is applauding British Columbia's decision to allow the Okanagan city of Kelowna to opt out of…
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B.C. supportive housing bill targets problem tenants. Critics fear it may worsen woes
Housing researcher Alina McKay knows there are "tensions" in British Columbia's supportive housing buildings, as tenants…
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Paying down your mortgage faster comes with trade-offs
While extra payments can reduce long-term interest costs, they may also limit liquidity, trigger penalties and crowd out…
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CREA lowers home sales forecast for 2026 amid ‘shaky’ economic start to year
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026, while the number of…
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Volatility is complicating the fixed vs. variable rate decision. Four experts weigh in
With fixed mortgage rates still above 4%, professionals say discounted variable options—and strategic hedging—could…
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