Weekly Address October 12th Edition

addy | Rates, Real Estate News & This Week’s Poll

A roundup of the latest real estate, business, and political news shaping Canada’s economy—and what it means for real estate investors.

 

Inside this week’s update: a quick roundup of the latest business and real estate news, the results from last week’s poll, and a new question for you — what do you think the Bank of Canada will do with interest rates? Scroll down, cast your vote, and join the conversation with the addy community.

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How to Fund Your Card

Slight changes have been made to how your wallet and cards work. Now that we’ve introduced third-party Exempt Market Dealers on the platform, members can fund their cards directly within the investment flow in the dealer’s zone. To add funds for an investment, simply open the app, choose a third-party party exempt market dealer, choose the property you’re interested in, click Invest, and follow the steps. One of the steps will prompt you to add funds to your card—once complete, your balance will update automatically and you can finish your investment. This update streamlines the process so everything happens smoothly within the investment experience.

As always, if you have any questions about a specific investment, please reach out directly to the third-party Exempt Market Dealer to speak with a Dealing Representative.

Your quick dose of what’s moving markets and mortgages! Below you’ll find the latest real estate and business news shaping the landscape for Canadian investors.

Real Estate News

 

Fiera Capital, former infrastructure head sue each other as fund’s redemption queue hits $700-million

Lawsuits launched against background of dismal returns and frozen assets at investment manager’s infrastructure fund

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-fiera-capital-former-infrastructure-head-lawsuit

 

 

 

Why some experts say stars are aligning for first-time buyers in B.C.

Interest rates, prices, supply, taxes and incentives may favour purchasers

www.westerninvestor.com/real-estate/why-some-experts-say-stars-are-aligning-for-first-time-buyers-in-bc-11337132

 

 

 

‘Punished for someone else’s fraud:’ Scam exposes flaws in B.C.’s new short-term rental policy

A Vancouver Airbnb host’s listing was wrongfully suspended after her registration number was fraudulently used. Find out more.

vancouversun.com/news/punished-for-someone-elses-fraud-scam-exposes-flaws-in-b-c-s-new-short-term-rental-policy?itm_source=regular—hero-feed

 

 

 

Steady appreciation points to demand for Prairie farmland

Growing operations chase fewer buying opportunities, keeping values high

www.westerninvestor.com/british-columbia/steady-appreciation-points-to-demand-for-prairie-farmland-11325022

 

 

 

Commercial real estate faces tighter financing climate in Western Canada

Capital still flowing, but lenders becoming more discriminating and selective

www.westerninvestor.com/british-columbia/commercial-real-estate-faces-tighter-financing-climate-in-western-canada-10981288

 

 

 

Vancouver realtors ask: If allowed, would foreign buyers come back?

Limitations on foreign buyers are unusually popular with voters, even though offshore investors have been found to be a small part of the market

www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/vancouver/article-vancouver-realtors-ask-if-allowed-would-foreign-buyers-come-back

 

 

 

Multiplexes were supposed to boost housing in Toronto’s suburban neighbourhoods. The Star’s interactive map reveals they’re clustered in these areas instead

Opposition to multiplexes has been fierce in the city’s outer wards, but that’s not the only reason for slow uptake.

www.thestar.com/real-estate/multiplexes-were-supposed-to-boost-housing-in-torontos-suburban-neighbourhoods-the-stars-interactive-map-reveals/article_6cff6b14-6240-4dca-8aa7-9361499f4333.html

 

 

Recent Pods

 

YouTube video by Steve Saretsky

The Great Debasement Trade Continues | The Loonie Hour Episode 209

 

YouTube video by The Economist

Mark Carney on dealing with Donald Trump

Business News

 

TSX posts biggest decline in six months as global trade tensions rise

Canada’s main stock index posted on Friday its biggest decline since April as increased trade tensions between the United States and China provided a catalyst for profit-taking, and despite stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data.

www.reuters.com/business/tsx-futures-flat-ahead-key-jobs-report-2025-10-10

 

 

 

How Canada got immigration right for so long – and then got it very, very wrong

Canadian immigration was stable, popular and uncontroversial. But a series of changes after 2015 broke the national consensus, and the system

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-how-canada-got-immigration-right-and-then-very-wrong

 

 

 

Canadian postal workers to resume mail delivery on Saturday, begin rotating strikes

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will resume mail delivery on Saturday and rotate which workers are on strike in a labor dispute that has halted mail services nationwide for about two weeks.

www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/canadian-postal-workers-resume-mail-delivery-saturday-begin-rotating-strikes-2025-10-10

 

 

 

Canadian dollar pares weekly decline after bumper jobs gain

The Canadian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as stronger-than-expected domestic jobs data reduced bets on another Bank of Canada interest rate cut this month, but the move was limited as oil prices fell.

www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/canadian-dollar-rebounds-six-month-low-jobs-gain-2025-10-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

 

 

Sunday Poll

Canada added over 60,000 jobs last month. With the next Bank of Canada announcement approaching, what do you think the Bank will decide to do with interest rates?

What’s your prediction for the next Bank of Canada rate decision?

Last Wednesday Poll Results

Last Wednesday’s poll was about the potential outcome that you believe is most likely from the Carney–Trump trade negotiations? 59.38% said “Continuation of retaliatory tariffs / no deal”

Last Wednesday Poll Question:
What outcome do you believe is most likely from the Carney–Trump trade negotiations?

Upcoming Dates

📅 Oct 29th – The Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Announcement (Bank of Canada)
📅 Oct 30th – The Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (SEPH) / job vacancy data are also released; for example, August SEPH and job vacancy data will be updated October 30, 2025. In the most recent data, Canada lost 66,000 jobs in August, and unemployment rose to 7.1 %.

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