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06/23/2026

The City of Kitchener will receive $8 million through the third round of Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets.

In 2025, Kitchener broke ground on 3,005 new homes, reaching 85 per cent of its annual target.

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Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Kitchener will receive $8 million through the third round of Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. In 2025, Kitchener broke grou...

06/18/2026

As of Oct. 1, the approximately 3,800 brokerage businesses in the province will be required to file annual financial statements for a fiscal year starting Aug. 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. https://ow.ly/OxfO50ZcLS7

Real Estate Council of Ontario plans new financial filing requirements for the fall

06/16/2026

Two months after putting itself up for sale to help pay off its millions in debt, Toys “R” Us Canada has reached several deals to sell assets including its name, trademarks, inventory and leases to three different buyers — one of whom is its current owner.

TORONTO - Two months after putting itself up for sale to help pay off its millions in debt, Toys "R" Us Canada has reached several deals to sell assets including

06/11/2026

More Canadians are filing for insolvency, according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.

Some 37,121 Canadians filed for insolvency in the first quarter of 2026 — the highest number of consumer insolvencies since 2009, when North America was reeling from the financial crisis.

Compared to the same time period last year, insolvencies are up 8.5 per cent.

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More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.

06/03/2026

Research from the Bank of Canada confirms what the data has long suggested: the labour market is the primary driver of mortgage arrears in Canada, both nationally and provincially.

As unemployment rises and economic uncertainty grows, more Canadians may find themselves at risk of falling behind on mortgage payments. https://ow.ly/et7350Z7bte

05/29/2026

New Statistics Canada data shows investment in residential building construction dropped 2.2 per cent year-over-year in March 2026, as Canada's housing sector continues to face headwinds despite modest gains in non-residential construction. https://ow.ly/UZmX50Z5azv

Canada’s real estate sector saw $22.6 billion invested in building construction in March, a drop of $304.6 million, or 1.3 per cent, compared with February.

05/26/2026

Canada's labour market recorded its steepest employment decline since 2021 in the first four months of 2026, but economists say the underlying picture is more stable than the headline numbers suggest.

Falling layoffs, resilient consumer spending, and improving hiring intentions point to a market under pressure but not in freefall, with important implications for employers and workers alike.

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Canada’s labour market remains weak in 2026, but easing layoffs, resilient spending and labour shortages point to gradual recovery.

05/18/2026

From our team at Duncan, Linton LLP - happy Victoria Day. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and wish everyone a peaceful and enjoyable long weekend.

05/12/2026

Canada's construction sector closed out 2025 on uneven ground. Output slipped in the final quarter even as permits rebounded and demand for housing and infrastructure remained firm.

The result heading into 2026 is a sector defined by tight budgets rather than a lack of work, with important implications for contractors, developers, and lenders.

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GDP cooled while permits and price pressures reshape 2026 project pipelines

05/10/2026

Warmest wishes to all mothers today. Thank you for your tireless commitment and support.