This week, we've seen several key developments shaping Canada’s housing and economic outlook. With fresh data on inflation, housing starts, retail sales, and lending in play, the conversation about whether the Bank of Canada will hold steady or consider another rate hike through 2027 is heating up. A recent revision from a leading real estate group now predicts national home sales will edge lower this year—rather than posting modest growth as previously expected.

On the trade front, a looming mid-Q3 deadline could see nearly US$20 billion of Canadian exports face up to 50% US tariffs, as negotiations continue with some major hurdles still in place. Meanwhile, updates on construction, consumer spending, and business activity are providing valuable insights into where our market’s momentum is headed next.

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Labour Day in Canada marks a well-earned break celebrating workers and the unofficial end of summer, when everyone suddenly remembers all the things they meant to do in August.
It’s the last big excuse for barbecues, lake trips, and squeezing in one more summer adventure before routines and school schedules take over again.
Stores and sidewalks feel a little calmer, while patios and parks get their final big rush of summer energy and “just one more weekend” vibes.
Happy Labour Day! Wishing you a relaxed, fun-filled long weekend with good food, no alarms, and maximum enjoyment before fall shows up uninvited.

In Ontario, taxes and government charges made up ~36% of a new home's cost, putting >one-third of the price beyond core building expenses.
Development charges were a major pressure point, topping $100K per single-family home in many municipalities and, with other levies, adding as much as $200K.
A joint federal-provincial program let municipalities access funding if they cut residential development charges by 30%-50% or more and kept those reductions for three years.
After the HST cut, Ontario logged 8.4K new home sales in the first three mo, versus 3.6K in the same period yearly.
Making the HST rebate and lower development charges permanent could give buyers, builders, and municipalities the certainty needed to improve affordability and housing supply.

Canada’s affordability strain barely improved into the current second half of 2026, leaving many younger buyers feeling homeownership is slipping further out of reach.
Some younger Canadians have shifted toward 'doom spending,' prioritizing travel and experiences over downpayment savings because they doubt they will ever afford a home.
Family help remains a common path to a downpayment, and brokers say normalizing those conversations can reassure buyers who feel embarrassed asking relatives.
While activity stayed sluggish across many Canadian housing markets in 2026, debt servicing often remained the bigger barrier than the downpayment itself.
Entry-level homes moved quickly in one Canadian market, fueling competition, yet brokers still framed ownership as a meaningful long-term goal despite the stretch.

In Ontario, recent government moves were followed by rising home sales and a steady pickup in proposed and enrolled new homes, signaling cautious momentum.
In Ontario, enrolment activity offered an early read on construction plans because builders qualify homes first, then enrol units near construction starts.
Ontario's broader economy and housing market remained fragile, with residential Real Estate insolvencies staying well above normal levels recently, underscoring ongoing risk for buyers.
Ontario buyers of new freehold homes can strengthen deposit protection by signing up within 45 days, unlocking coverage up to $100K and earlier warranty guidance.
For the rest of current year, Ontario's outlook stayed hopeful for a stronger rebound, more quality homes, more affordable homes, with protections remaining paramount.