Vancouver has introduced a series of financial and procedural reforms aimed at helping residential developments move forward amid tighter margins and rising costs. By changing how and when fees are collected, while reducing regulatory friction, the city is trying to make it easier for housing projects to proceed.

Deferring Large Development Charges

One of the most significant changes is the deferral...

Pangea Condos, developed by Times Group Corporation, is a new master-planned community located in the heart of Markham Centre, with occupancy set for October 2027. Designed to combine high-density living with proximity to nature, the project achieves a key urban development goal of a walkable community that does not sacrifice green space, livability, or long-term investment value. Situated beside Rouge...

As of July 2025, the City of Edmonton introduced a set of new planning and building policies that reshape how development is expected to occur across its outer neighbourhoods and newly urbanizing areas. These changes indicate a shift in how the city manages growth beyond its core, moving toward a framework that emphasizes higher density, technical compliance, and clearer permitting expectations. ...