by Richard Lyall | Mar 17, 2026 | Columnists
Canada’s housing crisis is often framed as a problem of supply: not enough homes are being built to keep up with demand. While that diagnosis is correct, the deeper question is why housing construction has slowed to a crawl in the first place. A growing chorus...
by Richard Lyall | Jan 20, 2026 | Columnists
Many in the residential construction industry were happy to see 2025 in the rear-view mirror. However, 2026 could be equally disastrous for the sector if barriers to new housing are not addressed. We are mired in the worst housing crisis in generations. Housing...
by Richard Lyall | Dec 16, 2025 | Columnists, Guest Columns
As any good rowing crew knows, a team must pull together if it hopes to successfully cross the finish line. It is no different with the housing supply and affordability crisis we are facing. Governments at all levels must work in unison with the construction industry...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues
The following is a joint statement released on Oct. 27 by members of Ontario’s housing sector, including the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). Ontario is facing a housing emergency. Projects are stalling, builders...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 21, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
A new report commissioned by the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) paints a bleak picture of household finances and housing affordability in the capital city. Nearly two-thirds of residents say they are concerned about losing their home or rental unit if their financial...
