by REM Editorial Team | Oct 16, 2025 | News
(One of the catalogue designs. Photo credit: CMHC) The federal government has released a catalogue of standardized housing designs aimed at reducing costs and speeding up the construction of new homes across the country. The Housing Design Catalogue includes 50...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 30, 2025 | News
A coalition of B.C. municipalities, housing organizations and community groups is calling on the provincial government to establish a permanent housing policy roundtable. Announced on Monday, the call for action follows a resolution passed by the Union of BC...
by Donna Dewar | Sep 17, 2025 | Guest Columns, News
For most Canadians, a home is not merely a physical structure; it is the cornerstone of their lives. It is where they raise their families and build their futures. Homes represent significant financial investments and often form the bedrock of retirement plans. Owning...
by Paul Abbott | Sep 8, 2025 | Guest Columns
Canada’s housing crisis has become a national policy priority, and for good reason. Affordability is at generational lows, rental markets are straining under record population growth, and homebuilding has slowed even as demand rises. Governments have responded with...
by Ludovic Viger | Jul 11, 2025 | Community, Guest Columns, News
Canada’s housing crisis is a national emergency. From Vancouver’s million-dollar homes to Toronto’s soaring rents and Halifax’s tightening market, affordable housing is out of reach for millions. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimates a need for...
