'Tepid' bounce-back unlikely to change overall cooling trend: economist
Housing construction activity exceeded the 10-year average across most major markets
Improving affordability could slow new housing supply, report says
New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
Housing starts forecast to drop to 247,000 this year as costs, inventories rise
Activity slumped in 2025, despite easing rate environment
At least 430,000 units annually are needed over the next decade to restore 2019 affordability levels
CMHC reports year-to-date total of 219,077 units
Year-to-date total still up compared with last year: CMHC
Stronger activity in Montreal and Toronto contributes to 14% rise from August