Secondary suites – self‑contained living units within a home – are growing in popularity as an affordable, gentle‑density option across Canadian communities. They can be an excellent way to generate additional income. However, property owners need to be aware of relevant regulations and restrictions. The provincial or territorial building codes, which set the technical safety and construction standards,...

Ottawa’s Planning, Development and Building Services Department has launched an innovative, free educational service designed to empower residents with in-depth knowledge of the city’s land-use planning process. The new Planning Primer sessions provide an accessible platform for individuals interested in understanding and engaging with the complexities of urban planning. 

Anyone looking to buy,...

Toronto City Council has approved a program to defer development charges on up to 3,000 near–show–ready condo units, providing an immediate fiscal reprieve for developers and aiming to stimulate housing construction in a cooling market.

This deferral of development charges could provide a modest, short-term relief measure that may improve the financial profiles of near–shovel-ready condo projects. By...