by Scott Andison | Mar 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Like everyone living through the housing and cost of living crises in Ontario today, home builders have been struggling. Housing starts were down 16 per cent in Ontario in 2024, and in some municipalities, they were down over 35 per cent. In many cases, projects are...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 25, 2024 | Announcements, Boards & Associations
On September 16, the Ontario government announced a formal consultation process to implement pay-on-demand surety bonds as an alternative to Letters of Credit (LOCs) for home builders. The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) recognizes this is a...