But a return to housing affordability isn’t imminent, says an economist
The federal government also is calling on grocers to stabilize prices
The supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia
The Canada Revenue Agency's extended deadline to file a UHT return and pay any tax is approaching
Softer jobs market, new listings, restrictive mortgage market all work against housing
Numbers reflect higher borrowing costs and uncertainty about the economy
Prices are still expected to rise in Toronto, Calgary and Sudbury
The first $500 top-up was rolled out just before Christmas and distributed $402 million
A drop in prices in the first quarter triggered a surge in home-buying activity in the second
The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive