Daily brief · October 6, 2026

Economists Warn of Closing Affordable Housing Window, Mortgage Rate Volatility

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Concerns are rising about the diminishing availability of affordable housing in Canada, while mortgage rates are expected to remain unpredictable. New initiatives aim to boost rental housing supply and streamline development in Toronto.

Affordability

Economists are warning that the opportunity to find affordable housing in Canada is becoming increasingly limited.

Financial Post ↗
GTA Market

Bidding wars in the GTA are slightly increasing, but sellers are still waiting for a more favourable market.

mpamag.com ↗
Regulation

Questions about the handling of a scandal are prompting a review of real estate regulations in Saskatchewan.

CTV News ↗
Rental Housing

There are new developments focused on delivering the next generation of rental housing across Canada.

UrbanToronto ↗
Mortgage Rates

Expect the current fluctuations in mortgage rates to continue for the foreseeable future.

mpamag.com ↗
Development

Toronto is introducing free pre-approved building plans for fourplexes and sixplexes to encourage development.

storeys.com ↗
Selling Homes

A new, flexible approach to selling homes has been launched in Toronto.

blogTO ↗
Student Housing

Private and public partnerships are transforming student housing development across Canada.

Financial Post ↗
Condos

A Toronto condo developer has successfully reduced a significant penalty following a dispute.

TorontoToday.ca ↗
Mortgage Rates

Fixed mortgage rates are increasing even when the Bank of Canada maintains its key interest rate.

REMAX Canada ↗
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