Purpose-built rental is the future of big city housing

Small condos have dominated big city, residential construction for 30 years. But if all 3 levels of government co-ordinate their efforts, affordable, purpose-built rental can take centre stage.

Jul 25, 2025

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The Downsview redevelopment in Toronto is one of the largest residential schemes in North America with little thought given to affordability.

A day after Parliament reconvened for the Spring session, the government introduced Bill C-4 which, amongst a number of things, eliminated the GST for first time home buyers. In the legislation, 100% of the GST is …

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