Mayor Olivia Chow says raising the tax from 1% to 3% will encourage the transformation of vacant homes into rental units
New research looks at what's preventing advisors from recommending home equity release schemes
At current rates, population would double in 25 years
The government is raising the limit on the Canada Mortgage Bonds program to $60 billion
Tax agency releases underused housing tax self-assessment tool
The federal government also is calling on grocers to stabilize prices
The supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia
Softer jobs market, new listings, restrictive mortgage market all work against housing
Numbers reflect higher borrowing costs and uncertainty about the economy
Increase in residential permit activity ends three straight quarterly declines