Curbing temporary workers to ease pressure on housing will hurt growth
CMHC says construction of new homes in Canada's six largest cities remained near all-time highs last year
Housing issues are forcing businesses to boost pay to better attract talent
Buyers are showing more optimism than last year
Slower housing starts have been expected this year as borrowing conditions and labour shortages affect the pace of building
Deadline for filing underused housing tax return for 2022 and 2023 is April 30
Asking rent reached $2,193 in February
For the first time, millennials outnumber baby boomers, thanks to robust immigration
Shelter costs skewing economic picture, impairing monetary policy
Expected increase in demand for rental housing could fall by about 50% as a result of new policy