Despite the recent slowdown, prices are higher than pre-pandemic levels
Rate dropped 11% to 267,055 units, from 298,811 in September
The national average home price in October was down almost 10% from a year ago
The 12-month holding period would reset after the taxpayer took ownership of property
Ottawa's new targets may help solve labour market issues, but exacerbate housing challenges
Clients should tread carefully if they change the intended use of a building or residence
The federal government is already enacting a two-year ban on foreign investors by Jan. 1
Tax proposals such as the FHSA unlikely to address affordability issues, experts say
Multi-unit urban starts up 16%, single-detached urban stays flat
Canada among economies most at risk from housing market weakness