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Montreal Home Prices Surge 67% in 5 Years

The cost of a single-family home in Greater Montreal has skyrocketed by 67 per cent since 2021, highlighting a severe affordability crisis. Discover the factors driving this unprecedented surge.

Lakeshore launches Housing Grant Program

The Town of Lakeshore has announced a new Housing Grant Program aimed at addressing local affordability. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for funding.

Small businesses urge SaskPower to cancel planned rate hikes

The CFIB is calling on SaskPower to abandon planned electricity rate increases, warning that small businesses in Saskatchewan are already at a financial breaking point. Learn about the pushback and what it means for the province's economy.

Calgary Home Prices Forecast to Rebound in 2026

A new report forecasts a 1.5% rise in Calgary's aggregate home price by 2026, reaching $701,061. Alberta's real estate market continues to offer relative affordability compared to major Canadian cities. Read the full analysis.

How Toronto's 2026 budget impacts your wallet

Mayor Olivia Chow unveils Toronto's 2026 budget focused on affordability. Discover the key measures and how they will impact residents' daily costs and city services.

AI May Set Your Grocery Prices by 2026

Dynamic pricing powered by AI could personalize grocery costs, raising ethical concerns. A new report warns this could cost families over $1,200 more per year. Read about the future of food shopping.

Dynamic Grocery Pricing: AI May Hike Food Costs

Food researcher Sylvain Charlebois warns AI-driven dynamic pricing in stores could cost families $1,200 more per year. Learn how digital shelf labels are changing the social contract of food.

Flawed U.S. Inflation Data Undermines Trump's Claims

A problematic November 2025 U.S. inflation report, marred by a federal shutdown, casts doubt on cooling price data and President Trump's affordability victory claims. Wall Street labels it 'a mess'.

Income of $122,440 needed to buy a home in Ottawa

A new report details the minimum household income required to purchase a home in Ottawa, highlighting the city's affordability challenges. Discover the figures and what they mean for potential buyers.

Toronto Should Ditch Land Transfer Tax, Analyst Says

Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.

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