Adaptive reuse, where old buildings are repurposed for new uses, has become an increasingly important development strategy in Canada. As cities and smaller communities alike grapple with housing shortages, commercial vacancies, heritage preservation, and sustainability imperatives, adaptive reuse is reshaping local real estate markets in ways that affect both short- and long-term value. Beyond aesthetics...

As Canada aims to build 5.8 million affordable, low-carbon, and resilient homes by 2030, increasing housing density has become a key strategy. Allowing more types of housing—such as triplexes, laneway homes, and small apartment buildings—within existing neighbourhoods is widely seen as a practical way to expand supply, improve affordability, and use infrastructure more efficiently.

While governments...

Canada’s population growth has slowed, but the national figure masks major regional disparities. Q1 2025 saw only 20,107 net new residents. However, population trends vary significantly by region; while some provinces continue to experience steady growth, others are facing declines, with impacts on housing demand, market dynamics, and economic conditions.

Alberta Accelerates, Atlantic and Prairie Provinces...