CANADA HOUSING DESK
Real estate headlines from publisher feeds and a separately checked provincial reference tracker.
01 — Latest
Publisher headlines are checked daily. Open the source for the full story; titles remain in the publisher’s language.
02 — Provincial tracker
Reference tracker checked: 16 Aug 2026
Three projects include affordable seniors’ homes, BC Builds rentals and homes for shíshálh Nation Elders and families.
Government of British ColumbiaThe provincial Residential Tenancy Branch lists the maximum allowable rent increase for 2026 at 2.3%.
BC Residential Tenancy BranchAlberta’s partnership program supports new construction, conversions and mixed-income housing; funded projects were announced in May 2026.
Government of AlbertaA builder licence and approved new-home registration are required before a building permit can be issued for a new home.
Government of AlbertaCore, supportive-housing and safety-stream benefits increased under a $3.2-million 2026–27 budget investment.
Government of SaskatchewanAll residential suites in multi-unit buildings must have a carbon-monoxide alarm, regardless of suite location or building age.
Government of SaskatchewanThe guideline applies to most covered rentals, with specified exemptions; landlords generally must provide at least three months’ written notice.
Manitoba Residential Tenancies BranchApproved changes include a possible full-month pet damage deposit and new tenancy-termination grounds, but current rules remain in force until proclamation.
Manitoba Residential Tenancies BranchA provincial investment of up to $178 million targets about 1,700 rental homes, including a target of 340 below-market units near Scarborough GO.
Ontario NewsroomFor most covered tenants, the 2027 guideline is 1.9%; the 2026 guideline remains 2.1%. Post-November 2018 units may be exempt.
Government of OntarioQuébec adopted Bill 22, including permanent municipal powers intended to speed housing construction and an end to double welcome-tax treatment in covered cases.
Gouvernement du QuébecThe revised method applies to Tribunal administratif du logement applications when the lease-modification notice was given from 1 January 2026 onward.
Tribunal administratif du logementThe cost-matched agreement includes about $150 million in federal funding for affordable housing projects prioritized for construction within 12 months.
Government of New BrunswickThe cap has applied since February 2025 and limits year-over-year rent increases to 3%; the Residential Tenancies Act remains under review.
Housing New BrunswickEligible Nova Scotia buyers can access the credit-union pilot, subject to income, credit, stress-test and purchase-price limits.
Government of Nova ScotiaFrom 1 January 2026, covered rent increases are capped at 5% annually. Updated non-payment and tenancy procedures took effect 30 April 2025.
Government of Nova ScotiaThe Charlottetown development includes studios, one- and two-bedroom homes and 12 accessible units; social-housing rent is set at 25% of household income.
Government of Prince Edward IslandLands Protection Act amendments add oversight for non-residents buying multiple municipal properties; commencement was expected 60–90 days after 29 May assent.
Government of Prince Edward IslandThirty-three projects across the province are intended to start quickly and complete within 18 to 30 months.
Government of Newfoundland and LabradorHosts, including those listing a primary residence, must register; platforms must register, remove unregistered listings and share listing information with the province.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador