Federal infrastructure bank can’t meet funding plans without spending spree, PBO says
OTTAWA – A federal infrastructure financing agency might not meet its near-term plan to fund projects more quickly to foster economic recovery, says a new report by the parliamentary budget officer. As it stands, the budget office […]
Read More about Federal infrastructure bank can’t meet funding plans without spending spree, PBO saysMajority of homeowners have no plans to sell amid a tight housing market: CIBC
As supply remains tight in key regions of the Canadian housing market, a recent CIBC survey finds that most homeowners say the pandemic has not changed their intentions of staying put, with many choosing to […]
Read More about Majority of homeowners have no plans to sell amid a tight housing market: CIBCMore supply needed to ease housing price crunch, but always more to do, Freeland says
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the country needs a boost in the supply of housing to help make prices more affordable, but suggests there may be other steps governments can take. Speaking at a virtual […]
Read More about More supply needed to ease housing price crunch, but always more to do, Freeland saysBank of Canada keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook
OTTAWA – The bank of Canada provided a rosy revision to its economic outlook Wednesday but kept its key rate at 0.25 per cent in a sign that it won’t count its chickens before they hatch. The improving conditions […]
Read More about Bank of Canada keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlookFederal Budget 2021: Liberals top up long term plan for affordable housing
OTTAWA – The federal government topped up its housing and infrastructure plans in Monday’s budget, but held back on an overhaul as homes and cities grow increasingly unaffordable. In the first budget in more than two years, […]
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