building permits Archives - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

Canada sees largest monthly drop in residential construction investment since 2021

June 23, 2025 No Comments

Residential construction investment fell 4.5% in April to $15.5 billion, the steepest monthly decline in dollar terms in nearly three years, led by a sharp pullback in multi-unit projects.

National building permits drop 6.6% in April, led by steep pullback in Vancouver

June 12, 2025 No Comments

Canadian building intentions declined sharply in April, with the total value of permits falling 6.6% to $11.7 billion, led by a steep pullback in multi-family housing plans in British Columbia, according to Statistics Canada.

Big drop in commercial projects drags down March building permits

May 14, 2025 No Comments

The value of building permits in Canada fell 4.1% in March to $12.9 billion, pulled down entirely by a steep decline in non-residential construction, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

This week’s economic calendar: Housing data, BoC survey, and more

May 11, 2025 No Comments

This week brings a few key Canadian economic releases that will shed light on housing, lending conditions, and overall economic momentum.

Building permits rise in February, but residential construction weakens

April 10, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s building permit activity picked up in February, rising 2.9% to $13.1 billion, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

Canadian building permit values fell 3.2% in January

March 13, 2025 No Comments

The total value of building permits issued in Canada fell 3.2% in January, reaching $12.8 billion, according to Statistics Canada. The decline was mostly due to a drop in residential construction plans.

Building permits hit highest level since 2017

February 11, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s construction sector ended 2024 on a high note, with the total value of building permits surging 11% in December to $13.1 billion, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

Weekly Mortgage Digest_Rising mortgage rates

Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

October 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing

September 15, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

Mortgage Digest: 84% of young Canadians prioritize homeownership despite affordability challenges

August 28, 2024 No Comments

A weekly review of the latest mortgage and real estate news, a recap of key headlines, and a preview of upcoming economic releases.

building permits

Canada sees largest monthly drop in residential construction investment since 2021

National building permits drop 6.6% in April, led by steep pullback in Vancouver

Big drop in commercial projects drags down March building permits

This week’s economic calendar: Housing data, BoC survey, and more

Building permits rise in February, but residential construction weakens

Canadian building permit values fell 3.2% in January

Building permits hit highest level since 2017

Mortgage Digest: Why have lenders been hiking rates?

Mortgage digest: Canadians are pulling back on borrowing

Mortgage Digest: 84% of young Canadians prioritize homeownership despite affordability challenges

Topics

Search