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

If you’ve been watching the headlines lately, you know that the Canadian real-estate market is at a real crossroads and the ripple effects are hitting investors, developers and operators alike. From affordability pressures growing in key metros to regulatory shifts and macro signals flashing yellow, the landscape is changing and fast.

In this edition, you’ll find the latest in Canadian real estate news and explore the political and regulatory winds blowing through. Whether you’re actively deploying capital or simply keeping a finger on the pulse, this week’s newsletter will help you stay ahead of the curve.

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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

B.C.’s multiplex rollout hits speed bumps as cities diverge

Hearings in North Vancouver highlight uneven zoning, added fees and slow approvals as developers eye cheaper, quicker build forms.

www.westerninvestor.com/real-estate/bcs-multiplex-rollout-hits-speed-bumps-as-cities-diverge-11493211

‘I’m proud of this one’: Mayor Ken Sim talks budget with $50 million more for police amid property tax freeze | CBC News

In his final budget before facing voters next October, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is presenting a property tax freeze, and $50 million more for police, balanced by major cuts to arts, culture, community services and sustainability departments. He’s confident it’s a political winner.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ken-sim-interview-2026-budget-9.6968795

Farmland ownership fires up Saskatchewan politicians

NDP says government needs to ensure land is selling to eligible buyers and not to foreign individuals or corporations

www.westerninvestor.com/british-columbia/farmland-ownership-fires-up-saskatchewan-politicians-11481772

Restored heritage office building in Gastown acquired for $10.7M

Deal points to strong office fundamentals in downtown Vancouver, says agent

www.westerninvestor.com/real-estate/restored-heritage-office-building-in-gastown-acquired-for-107m-11484829

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Birth rates are falling because of the housing crisis

Business News

Analysis: Trump’s trade war is pushing Canada closer to China | CNN

It is an image that just a year ago would have seemed unfathomable: the Canadian and Chinese leaders standing side by side, shaking hands and grinning.

www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/china/china-canada-us-trade-trump-analysis-hnk-intl

These are Carney’s new major projects, and some of them won’t be easy to finish

The second round of infrastructure plans includes long-term bets on energy and critical minerals considered vital to future trade and industrial needs

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-where-carneys-latest-major-projects-stand-and-what-it-will-take-to

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its latest inflation reading when it publishes its consumer price index for October on Monday.

www.biv.com/news/five-things-to-watch-for-in-the-canadian-business-world-in-the-coming-week-11496421

Your Multi-Card Wallet

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Click the button on the top right to flip between the different cards.

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Sunday Poll

This week, we’re taking the pulse of the community with a simple question: what’s really holding Canadians back from investing in real estate right now? Whether it’s interest rates, affordability, confidence, or nothing at all. Take a second to vote below.