Immigration and the housing market, Brokers on Lenders 2026, Ex-BoC governor rates recession odds, More

View in browser As a housing slump deepens, could the federal government revisit its approach to immigration? View web version | Forward to a colleague 22 April 2026 Top News As a housing slump deepens, could the federal government revisit its approach to immigration? Royal LePage president and CEO says policy ‘triple hit’ could be holding back a normal recovery Celebrate industry standouts in Brokers on Lenders 2026 Highlight the lenders who provide exceptional service and support Ex-BoC chief puts 30% recession likelihood on Canada Energy shock and weak growth raise fresh questions for Canada’s housing market Business confidence rebounds before Iran war clouds inflation outlook Firms began to breathe easier before another energy shock hit Quebec premier unveils welcome tax rebate in bid to keep first-time buyers in the market Fréchette argued the rebate would not fuel further price inflation Rent growth stalls in Canada’s apartment market, putting further pressure on landlords Rising supply and slowing population growth pushed vacancies past 5% in early 2026 International News Home prices steer ahead of incomes, leaving no major US city affordable Four decades of price gains left even the “cheapest” big metros out of reach House prices edge higher in February: ONS Rents continue to climb but the pace of growth eases Canberra wants to meddle with the world’s most property-obsessed market May Budget looms as a turning point for middle-income Australians Core inflation eases, but ASB flags OCR hikes from July Persistent price pressures keep mortgage rates in focus for 2026 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

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