Weekly Address November 26th Edition

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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.

 

This week’s edition brings you a quick pulse check on what’s shaping Canada’s real estate landscape – from emerging market trends to the business and policy shifts influencing investors across the country. We’ve curated the key stories you need to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Dive in below for the latest updates.

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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. speculation tax to rise in 2026 as Carney axes federal version

Policy divergence revives questions about efficacy and legality

www.westerninvestor.com/real-estate/bc-speculation-tax-to-rise-in-2026-as-carney-axes-federal-version-11537754

 

 

 

QuadReal sells The Post in largest office transaction in Vancouver history

Landmark building has blue-chip tenants including Amazon and Sony Pictures Imageworks

www.westerninvestor.com/real-estate/quadreal-sells-the-post-in-largest-office-transaction-in-vancouver-history-11514776

 

 

 

ABC Vancouver pushes through zero per cent tax increase for 2026

Job loss, cuts to city departments part of Ken Sim-led ‘back to basics’ budget

www.biv.com/news/economy-law-politics/abc-vancouver-pushes-through-zero-per-cent-tax-increase-for-2026-ken-sim-11540401

 

 

 

Canada’s construction financing market finds its equilibrium

After two years of cost volatility, policy uncertainty and cautious capital, Canada’s commercial real estate (CRE) financing market is entering a more rational phase.

renx.ca/canadas-construction-financing-market-finds-its-equilibrium

 

 

 

The eye of the storm: It’s time to turn Canadian CRE skeptics into optimists

In the heart of every market cycle lies a moment of profound doubt: the eye of the storm, where headlines scream doom, confidence evaporates, and the temptation is to hunker down and wait. We’re there now in Canadian real estate.

renx.ca/eye-of-the-storm-time-turn-skeptics-into-optimists-canadian-cre

 

 

 

Recent Pods

 

YouTube video by CBC News

Tiny home village complete after ‘cranking out’ a house a week for 2 years

 

 

YouTube video by Global News

What’s blocking new oil pipeline infrastructure from Alberta to BC coast?

 

 

Business News

 

It’s unacceptable B.C. has been cut out of pipeline talks, Premier Eby tells Mark Carney | Globalnews.ca

For a project he says ‘doesn’t actually exist,’ there was a lot British Columbia Premier David Eby had to say about a potential pipeline from Alberta to B.C.’s northern coast.

globalnews.ca/news/11541948/albertas-bc-pipeline-talks-david-eby

 

 

 

Saskatchewan firm’s plan to export through Washington state instead of B.C. has David Eby fuming

Vaughn Palmer: Nutrien Ltd. says Longview, Washington, makes more sense than B.C. ports for a host of cost reasons

vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-saskatchewan-firms-plan-export-through-washington-state-not-bc-premier-david-eby-fuming

 

 

 

Your Multi-Card Wallet

The new wallet is here! Inside your wallet, you’ll see multiple cards, each connected to a specific Exempt Market Dealer (EMD). Each dealer manages their own card, meaning they manage the funds directly. Want to add funds to one of your cards? Simply select an available property from an Exempt Market Dealer, and follow the directions to fund your investment. Check it out today!

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

FAQ: Can I Transfer Funds Between Cards? / What Happens When You Add a Card from a Card Issuer

 

Wednesday Poll

With the federal government expected to announce a new Alberta–BC pipeline as early as tomorrow, investors and industry watchers are already speculating on what it could mean for the economy, energy markets, and western Canada. Before anything becomes official, we’re asking readers to weigh in on how likely this project is to move forward — and whether it’s politics, economics, or real momentum driving the conversation.

 

What do you think about the potentially announced Alberta–BC pipeline?

With the federal government expected to announce a new Alberta–BC pipeline tomorrow, how do you think this will actually play out?

 

Last Sunday’s Poll Results

Last Sunday we asked “🇨🇦 What’s the most important issue in Canada right now?” and 27.50% of you said 1️⃣ Pipeline + Energy Policy 🛢️ was the most important.

 

Upcoming Dates

📅 Dec 10th – The Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Announcement (Bank of Canada)

 

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