On January 9, 2025, the governments of Canada and Quebec announced a new housing project to commit to the rapid construction of 500 prefabricated multi-unit homes by 2026. This milestone, part of the Programme d’Habitation Abordable Québec (PHAQ), leverages prefabricated housing technologies to meet urgent housing needs.

Addressing Housing Challenges with Prefabrication

The initiative aligns with broader...

Canmore is a key destination for recreational properties and tourist-oriented rentals. The numbers of tourist homes and short term accommodations have been growing in Canmore over the past decade. Tourist homes rose about 33% from 2013 to 2022, while short-term accommodations grew 25% from 2014 to 2022.

However, Canmore’s housing and rental market is undergoing significant changes, with a housing action...

The most recent employment statistics from Stats Canada showed overall growth in December 2024, with most industry sectors and provinces experiencing job growth. 

Employment Growth Overall

Canada saw an increase of 91,000 jobs in December 2024, marking a rise in full-time employment that boosted the overall employment rate to 60.8%. 

Source: Stats Canada

Employment Growth by Sector

The biggest...