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Canada's housing market is expected to stay 'subdued' this year amid economic uncertainty stemming from the trade war and U.S. tariffs — with a recession still a possibility.

In addition to higher mortgage costs, new homebuyers are also struggling with the cost of buying starter homes in today’s housing market, a new report shows.

Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, the Bank of Canada said.

Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, a Bank of Canada report added.

Balisky is a registered clinical counsellor, Kogel is a locum family doctor and their living situation is in limbo because a tiny home is not considered a permanent dwelling.

The minister did not provide a timeline for any agreements with other provinces but said provincial governments will be expected to put up their own money or legislation. 

While the economy is still expected to grow modestly, the firm's spring economic outlook now estimates 1.2 per cent growth in 2026, down from the 1.5 per cent estimated in January.

A new report found that Halifax's average asking rental price has overtaken Ontario markets like Kingston and East York, and is now more than $200 higher than the national average.

While the Ford government shares the development industry's enthusiasm about housing construction, the province remains skittish about defining the outcome.

New data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows housing starts in the province increased year-over-year for the second month in a row. 

As part of its 2022 re-election campaign, the Ford government promised it would solve Ontario’s housing crisis by ramping up the construction of new homes. 

Ontario's finance minister is expected to announce that the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax will be removed for anyone buying a newly constructed home to spur sales.

Canada's biggest banks have been setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in case customers can't pay off their loans, including mortgages.

The federal government has announced a massive expansion of military housing, with CFB Kingston slated to receive more than 900 new residential units in the coming years.

Home sales in the City of Calgary fell 14.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier as prices decreased to close out the year.

Criticism from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade draws out a response from the B.C. government after a press conference was held on Tuesday.

Home Depot says it's seeing 'significantly reduced' demand for some of its merchandise as consumers remain cautious about an uncertain economy and job market.

The data indicates this January’s new home sales were down 36 per cent from last January and are 80 per cent below the 10-year average.

The fourth and final instalment of Calgary's funding comes with new conditions including four units as a right on 'a significant majority' of residential lots across the city.

An explosion of growth from tourism in Canmore, has put pressure on scarce housing, not to mention the domino effects on parking, infrastructure and the environment.