Ontario unveils affordability measures, FSRA enforcement action surges, Canadians still searching for ideal home, More

View in browser Ontario's new housing affordability measures: A gamechanger for buyers and builders? View web version | Forward to a colleague 31 March 2026 Top News Ontario's new housing affordability measures: A gamechanger for buyers and builders? Provincial and federal governments say the moves will help homebuilders and boost the construction industry, but the jury is still out among mortgage industry members CMP weekly poll: What's your outlook for the spring housing market? We want to hear from brokers about their expectations for the months ahead FSRA enforcement actions surged, sanctions nearly doubled last year Ontario watchdog's first enforcement report highlights aggressive action in mortgage brokering Carney, Ford announce deal to slash Ontario development fees by up to 50% Partnership will see governments spend nearly $9 billion to cut fees and boost homebuilding Canadians still dream of bigger homes as affordability gap pressures buyers Over half of Canadians say they aren't living in their ideal home, according to a new survey GTA new home market stalls as tax cut tests buyer resolve Sales stayed near record lows despite a powerful new HST incentive International News Fed's Powell suggests rate hikes unlikely in the short term Fed chair signaled patience on rates even as energy costs surge Appetite still strong among young savers despite rising rates and deposit hurdles Stamp duty 'has to go' as advisers adapt strategies to help first-time buyers navigate affordability issues Major bank delivers shock rate forecast No rate cuts until 2028, warns Big Four bank First-home buyers hold up NZ housing as market goes flat CBRE valuers report flatter NZ house prices and cooler demand Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2026 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us