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Whatever happened to those interprovincial trade barriers being dropped so that Canadians could buy booze from any part of the country? Prediction markets allow people to bet on real-world events. Is it essentially gambling and should it be regulated? With the 2026 municipal election approaching, Metro Vancouver businesses are sending a clear message to local governments: spend less recklessly, deliver core services better, and make it easier to do business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rennie podcast is about the real estate market and the people connected by it. Tune in for monthly discussions making sense of the latest market data.EPISODE #91: DIGGING INTO METRO VANCOUVER'S LAND MARKET  Listen (or watch) as Ryan Berlin (Chief Economist and Vice President of Intelligence) and Ryan Wyse (Market Intelligence Manager and Lead Analyst) are joined by rennie commercial advisor Andrew Hutson to explore a part of the housing market that often doesn't get the spotlight: land. They discuss the latest resale and new home market trends before taking a closer look at land assemblies, developer activity, and why today's land market offers important clues about tomorrow's housing supply. The conversation also examines pricing expectations, deal structures, and where opportunities may be emerging for developers and landowners. Featured guests:Ryan Berlin, Chief Economist and Vice President of IntelligenceRyan Wyse, Lead Analyst and Market Intelligence ManagerAndrew Hutson , rennie commercial advisorWe'd love to answer your real estate questions. Email us at intel@rennie.com or leave a voicemail, and we'll try to respond in future episodes.

In John 17, Jesus prays for his disciples. His prayer teaches us a lot about how he wants us to relate to God, one another, and the world. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like to learn more […]

The District of North Vancouver has pulled the plug on a proposed 40-unit supportive housing development in Norgate after months of community opposition. Supportive housing is desperately needed across Metro Vancouver, but projects often run into resistance from nearby residents. So what happened here? Was this a case of people saying "not in my backyard," or were there legitimate concerns about this specific proposal? Guest: Mike Pattenaude - President of Norgate Park Community Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's housing market is entering a new phase, and the latest developments suggest the next chapter may be defined less by rapid appreciation and more by financial pressure, policy decisions, and changing buyer psychology.Metro Vancouver recorded one of its weakest Julys in more than two decades, with just 2,052 residential sales completed, making it the second-slowest July since 2001. At the same time, home prices continued to soften, inventory remained historically elevated despite recent declines, and buyers maintained a cautious approach even as borrowing costs stabilized. The data points to a market still searching for direction rather than one preparing for a broad recovery.The economic backdrop, however, tells a different story. Canada's economy expanded more strongly than expected during the second quarter, consumer confidence has improved, and retail spending continues to show resilience. While these developments would typically support housing demand, stronger economic growth also reduces pressure on the Bank of Canada to deliver additional interest rate cuts, creating a more complicated outlook for prospective buyers and sellers.Meanwhile, financial stress is becoming increasingly visible throughout the real estate industry. A growing number of Metro Vancouver developers are pursuing legal action against presale purchasers who are failing to complete transactions signed during the market peak. In many cases, buyers are losing their deposits while also facing lawsuits seeking compensation for the difference between the original contract price and today's lower market value. At the same time, major development projects are beginning to experience financial distress, raising broader questions about the future pipeline of housing supply across the region.Housing policy also remains firmly in the spotlight. Vancouver City Council recently rejected the proposed Villages Plan, a sweeping initiative intended to introduce more missing-middle housing throughout established neighbourhoods. Yet only days later, council approved the long-delayed Holborn redevelopment, one of the city's largest mixed-use housing projects. Together, the decisions illustrate both the political challenges of increasing housing density and the lengthy timelines required to deliver meaningful new supply.Nationally, the Canadian Real Estate Association has once again reduced its forecasts for home sales and price growth, reflecting a slower-than-expected recovery across much of the country. Markets such as Toronto continue to grapple with rising condominium inventory, weakening investor demand and development pressures, while Vancouver increasingly faces many of the same structural challenges.Taken together, the latest data presents a housing market undergoing a significant transition. Stronger economic fundamentals are colliding with affordability constraints, cautious consumers, elevated inventory and a development industry operating under increasing financial pressure. For buyers, sellers, investors and homeowners alike, understanding these competing forces has never been more important._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Asking rental prices in Metro Vancouver continue to fall, though the region is still the most expensive in the country. Do you feel rent is becoming more affordable? And, what would you consider affordable rent? We'll talk to UBC's Tom Davidoff.

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley comes on to respond to Mayor George Harvie's statements about leaving Metro Vancouver. We unpack the job numbers from July. Spoiler alert: they're surprisingly good! Why Does Gen Z turn everything into a Joke? The research on this is pretty illuminating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta Mayor George Harvie is the latest politician calling for reforms to the Metro Vancouver Regional District, saying Delta will pull out of its non-core services. Is that doable? Is it a solution to the regional district's governance issues? Mayor Harvie and New Westminster councillor and mayoral candidate Daniel Fontaine joined the program.

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$300k for arts and culture: Is Metro Vancouver sidestepping basic responsibilities? Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and Mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the consequences when prayers are answered? Are we ready? The story of Paul and Silas offers a stunning picture of the consequences, the freedom, and the opportunity we given. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like […]

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On what basis does God hear our prayers? In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul tells of what God has done for us through His Son Jesus changing not just our future but our present. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. […]

Petitionary prayer is messy; we don't understand how it “works”; but, maybe, we can learn from widows, madres and Jesus. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like to learn more about Cascades Church, visit our website at http://cascadeschurch.ca […]

Metro Vancouver board votes to shrink board down to 34 (0:51) Dylan Kruger, Delta city councillor Inside The House (9:24) Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Vancouver council cries foreign interference at recent public hearing (23:32) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson B.C. is open to selling BC Place to the Whitecaps, Ravi Kahlon (34:46) Patrick Johnston, Sport columnist with the Vancouver sun and Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver board votes to shrink board down to 34 Dylan Kruger, Delta city councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Canada's housing market is entering another pivotal phase as slowing construction, rising financial stress, and government intervention increasingly shape the future of real estate. While the Bank of Canada has provided borrowers with welcome stability by holding interest rates steady for a sixth consecutive meeting, mounting evidence suggests the country's housing shortage could worsen before it improves. Housing starts are falling sharply, residential building permits continue to decline, and developers across Canada are struggling to secure financing, even for fully approved projects.Two years after British Columbia introduced mandatory municipal housing targets, the results are mixed. Several municipalities have exceeded their provincial obligations, while others remain significantly behind schedule. West Vancouver has completed just 37% of its required housing, raising the possibility that the Province could eventually exercise its authority to override local zoning decisions and approve developments directly. Such intervention would represent one of the most significant shifts in municipal planning authority in decades.Canada's lending environment is showing signs of greater stability, with the Bank of Canada maintaining its policy rate at 2.25%. Economic growth has begun to recover following a sluggish period, giving buyers and sellers more confidence around borrowing costs. However, inflation remains elevated, fuelled largely by food and energy prices, leaving policymakers cautious. Most economists expect rates to remain unchanged for the remainder of the year, although the possibility of another increase has not been ruled out should inflation accelerate again.Financial pressures within the development industry continue to intensify. Another major condominium project, this time a 310-unit waterfront development in Burlington, Ontario, has entered receivership after the developer failed to secure construction financing. The project had approvals, a desirable location, and planned housing supply, yet financing challenges ultimately brought construction to a halt. Similar stories are becoming increasingly common as higher interest rates, cautious lenders, and elevated construction costs reshape Canada's development landscape.Vancouver is simultaneously introducing sweeping changes to how new development will be funded. The City's proposed Amenity Cost Charge program replaces years of negotiated community contributions with standardized fees designed to create greater transparency and predictability. Officials estimate the program will generate hundreds of millions of dollars for future community amenities, although questions remain about whether additional development costs will further challenge an industry already grappling with shrinking margins and rising insolvencies.Technology is also beginning to transform housing approvals. Burnaby has become one of the first municipalities in Canada to deploy artificial intelligence to review residential building plans before permit submission. By automatically checking projects against zoning regulations, the City hopes to significantly reduce approval timelines and accelerate housing construction without replacing human plan reviewers. If successful, the initiative could become a model adopted across Metro Vancouver.Mortgage renewals are entering their most financially challenging period as homeowners who secured historically low rates during 2021 and 2022 begin refinancing at substantially higher borrowing costs. Monthly mortgage payments are increasing by roughly 24% for many households, contributing to rising consumer insolvencies and the highest level of homeowner bankruptcies seen in a decade. At the same time, Canada's total liabilities associated with insolvency filings have more than doubled over the past ten years, highlighting growing financial strain among households.Meanwhile, the pipeline of future housing continues to weaken. Residential building permits and housing starts have both posted significant year-over-year declines, reflecting reduced developer confidence and fewer new projects entering construction. Detached home construction in British Columbia has fallen to a fraction of historical levels, while asking rents continue to decline as record numbers of purpose-built rental units enter the market amid slowing population growth. Together, these trends illustrate a housing market undergoing significant structural change, with affordability gradually improving for some buyers even as long-term supply concerns continue to mount.Metro Vancouver's market remains subdued, with sales activity tracking below last year's already historically weak levels and home prices continuing to soften. Despite improving economic stability, the combination of constrained affordability, cautious buyers, and slowing development suggests Canada's housing market remains in a period of transition—one that will likely shape real estate conditions for years to come._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

A busy council agenda but not before they break early for the summer. Ken Sim flip flops on the park board once more while making vague threats against the province. Metro Vancouver’s CAO is out and Richmond’s speeds are slowing. Links Opposition cries foul as Vancouver council scrubs last meeting before summer break | CBC News Village plan? New tallest towers? Vancouver council faces summer sprint | CBC News Vancouver Villages Plan draws massive turnout at city hall as debate over housing densification continues Vancouver mayor says he won’t try to eliminate the park board if re-elected | CBC News Vancouver mayor threatens ‘unprecedented' action against the province, can't say why it is necessary Vancouver mayor's office inquired about public plaza: FOI reveals Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out – BC | Globalnews.ca Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h on residential roads in Richmond 30 km/h speed limits coming to Richmond neighbourhood streets | CBC News Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 3 – Wikipedia Photo credit: Tannoy at Wikipedia

In this message, we explore importance of God’s people interceding on behalf of others. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. If you’d like to learn more about Cascades Church, visit our website at http://cascadeschurch.ca LINKS Alpha: https://cascadeschurch.ca/alpha Following Jesus Today […]

Why are so many young Canadian families leaving Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal? Even after return-to-office mandates, the exodus from Canada's largest cities continues.In this episode of Classonomics, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux explore the data behind Canada's urban migration trends and debate why affordability isn't the only factor driving people away. They discuss housing costs, crime and public safety, mental health, community, urban planning, and whether government policies are making sprawl even worse.Topics covered:Why Canadians are leaving the GTA, Metro Vancouver, and MontrealWhy return-to-office hasn't reversed the trendHousing affordability and the shortage of family-sized homesCrime, public safety, and quality of life in big citiesMental health, community, and life satisfactionUrban growth boundaries, the Greenbelt, and sprawlWhy smaller cities are attracting young familiesWhat policymakers are getting wrong about housing and urban planningSubscribe for more conversations on housing, economics, public policy, and the future of Canada.Chapters: 00:00 The Great Canadian Family Exodus01:05 Mike's Biggest Prediction Miss03:05 Why Millennials Are Leaving Cities04:17 Is Toronto Becoming Too Chaotic?06:22 Does Crime Make Families Move?09:44 Are Small Towns Better for Mental Health?11:57 Why Community Matters More Than Ever14:32 It All Comes Back to Housing15:35 The Greenbelt's Unintended Consequences17:29 When Good Environmental Policy Goes Wrong18:40 The Case for Evidence-Based PolicyResearch/links:Housing is a large part of the story. The OECD has examined this:https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2025/05/oecd-economic-surveys-canada-2025_ee18a269/full-report/improving-housing-affordability_3d430d2e.htmlAs has Statistics Canada: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/241119/dq241119b-eng.htm Remote Work and Employment Dynamics under COVID-19: Evidence from Canada https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7971424/Upjohn Institute: https://www.upjohn.org/remote-works-quiet-impact-rural-communitiesC.D. Howe: https://cdhowe.org/publication/settling-new-normal-working-home-across-canada/ Social ties and quality of life, including lower rates of depression: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2025002/article/00003-eng.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20376426/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-design/article-why-some-people-are-choosing-country-life-over-the-city/ Though evidence is nuanced: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/184/17/E889 Crime and disorder:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/urban-violent-crime-report-comparing-crime-across-canadian-cities-volume-2/https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2025001/article/00005-eng.htm McDonald-Laurier Report: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Urban-Violent-Crime-Report_Final.pdf Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/

PM Carney and Premier Eby recently announced plans to buy unsold condos and convert them into affordable rent-to-own housing. Supporters think it's a great idea, but critics call it a taxpayer-funded bailout for developers. The BC Review Board has released their reasons for granting 3x child killer Allan Schoenborn a conditional discharge on June 1. Expert arborists are saying that watering restrictions are a threat to Metro Vancouver's trees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of Jesus final messages to his disciples Jesus highlights a couple of paradoxes. One of the paradoxes Jesus opens up is that we are both mediated and welcomed directly to the Father. Cascades Church is a church in the heart of Metro Vancouver longing to see our city renewed as we follow Jesus. […]

What happens when a food scientist and a hairstylist-turned-entrepreneur team up to reinvent cottage cheese? You get Fromage Protein Pops — a frozen treat that started with a $90 thrifted cart, 170+ recipe iterations, and a whole lot of sister chemistry. In this episode, Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci sit down with co-founders Nuala and Fiona to talk about:

Canada's housing market is entering one of the most unusual periods in its modern history. Governments are stepping in to absorb thousands of unsold condominiums, developers continue to face mounting insolvencies, population growth has reversed for the first time in generations, and yet housing activity is quietly showing signs of stabilization.At the center of the debate is a controversial new condo conversion initiative announced by the federal and British Columbia governments. The program aims to acquire and repurpose more than 2,200 vacant condominium units into affordable housing through a combination of public funding and financing programs. The policy arrives at a time when Canada is facing a record 20,000 completed and unsold condominiums, including more than 4,300 vacant units in Metro Vancouver alone. Many of these homes were conceived during the height of the pandemic housing boom, when investor demand appeared limitless and pre-sale activity reached historic highs. Today, the landscape looks dramatically different.Supporters view the initiative as a practical solution that can quickly deliver housing supply while preventing further disruption to the development industry. Critics argue it represents an unprecedented intervention into the market, socializing risk after years of private-sector profits. Regardless of perspective, the program signals a growing willingness by governments to support a housing sector facing increasing financial strain.Those challenges are becoming impossible to ignore. Another Vancouver development project has entered foreclosure proceedings, highlighting the growing gap between approving housing and actually delivering it. The project, a 146-unit rental development near Marine Gateway, had received all necessary approvals and represented exactly the type of housing policymakers have been encouraging. Yet rising financing costs, weaker market conditions, and prolonged timelines pushed the project into distress. The amount owed now exceeds the assessed value of the underlying land, illustrating how quickly carrying costs can overwhelm even well-positioned developments.The broader economic backdrop is equally significant. Canada's population declined by approximately 55,000 people during the first quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly decline and a dramatic departure from decades of uninterrupted growth. The primary driver is a sharp reduction in non-permanent residents, including international students and temporary workers. More than half a million non-permanent residents have left Canada over the past year, a trend expected to continue as federal immigration targets are reduced.The implications for housing are profound. Non-permanent residents disproportionately occupy rental housing, helping explain why rental rates are falling across many markets, particularly in British Columbia and Ontario. At the same time, Canada continues to add housing supply at a pace that now exceeds population growth. More than 260,000 housing starts were recorded over the past year while the population contracted, creating a supply-and-demand dynamic rarely seen in modern Canadian history.Inflation remains another critical variable. Headline inflation accelerated to 3.2% in May, driven largely by higher gasoline prices. Beneath the surface, however, inflationary pressures appear to be easing. Shelter costs remain elevated but are gradually moderating as mortgage rates stabilize and rental markets soften. Financial markets increasingly expect the Bank of Canada to remain on hold for the remainder of the year, with rate stability replacing the uncertainty that dominated previous cycles.Signs of life are beginning to emerge in some segments of the market. Toronto's new-home sector recently posted a sharp increase in sales activity, with transactions nearly tripling compared to last year. Yet context remains important. Activity is recovering from historically weak levels rather than surging into a new boom. Inventory remains elevated, project launches remain scarce, and demand remains well below the levels needed to absorb existing supply.Taken together, these developments paint a picture of a housing market caught between two realities. On one side are rising insolvencies, government intervention, declining population growth, and weakening rental markets. On the other are stabilizing prices, improving sales activity, lower borrowing costs, and renewed buyer confidence.The result is a market that appears to be finding a floor, but not yet a clear direction. The extraordinary boom-and-bust conditions of recent years are giving way to a more complex environment where policy decisions, demographic shifts, development economics, and affordability concerns are colliding in ways that will shape the future of Canadian housing for years to come._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

History was made as Canada secured its first World Cup win and moved closer to a spot in the next round; Canadian businessman Frank Stronach was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women and acquitted on other charges; Ottawa plans to convert vacant Metro Vancouver condos into affordable housing as part of new measures to ease housing pressures in B.C.

An ongoing strike, and another potential one, put Vancouver in a tricky spot while hosting the world's largest sporting event.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/p/strikes-and-mandates-in-metro-vancouver   PODCAST INFO:

Why do B.C. residents in the Interior drink more than those in Metro Vancouver? Guest host Charis Hogg talks to Andrew Neuner, Executive Director of the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Cheng, Director of Project Delivery for the Coquitlam Water Supply Project and Coquitlam Water Main Project at Metro Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should water and sewer no longer be managed by Metro Vancouver? Brad West, chair of the Metro Vancouver Water Committee, and mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local business forced to close during FIFA World Cup match days (0:45) Kreig LeBlanc, co-owner and manager of Aquariums West Auto industry group wants feds to scrap Chinese EV deal and focus on U.S market (11:16) Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association Should water and sewer no longer be managed by Metro Vancouver? (20:49) Brad West, chair of the Metro Vancouver Water Committee, and mayor of Port Coquitlam Average rent prices in B.C. drop, but remain among the highest in Canada (32:24) Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist for the B.C Real Estate Association Metro Vancouver's Stage 3 water restrictions (39:56) Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver enters Stage 3 water restrictions for the first time in more than a decade. Chair of the B.C. Watershed Security Coalition Coree Tull joins the program and we ask how B.C. can plan for future water shortages.

The RCMP is piloting an AI program called Draft One (by Axon) in Alberta and BC detachments to automatically write police reports from body camera audio, covering everything except major crimes like murder. The FIFA World Cup is now only a couple days away from taking over Vancouver. What can people expect to see? Metro Vancouver implemented Stage 3 water restrictions today due to hot/dry weather, a major supply pipe being offline for repairs, low snowpack, and higher-than-normal water usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's housing market may finally be showing early signs of stabilization — but is this the beginning of a long-awaited recovery, or merely a pause before another downturn? In this week's episode of The Vancouver Life Podcast, we unpack the latest housing data, economic signals, and market shifts that could reshape real estate in Vancouver and across Canada.After more than three years of declining prices, sluggish sales, and buyers remaining firmly on the sidelines, several indicators are beginning to point toward something different. Listings are easing, prices are flattening, buyer sentiment is quietly improving, and institutional investors are once again making bold bets on housing. While uncertainty remains, the data is beginning to tell a more nuanced story than the headlines suggest.One of the most notable developments comes from Berkshire Hathaway, the investment giant built by Warren Buffett and now led by Greg Abel, which has made a stunning $6.8 billion all-cash acquisition of U.S. homebuilder Taylor Morrison. While the story is south of the border, the implications may reach far beyond the United States. Berkshire is famous for making long-term investments during periods of uncertainty — not when optimism is already priced in. The move raises an important question: does one of the world's smartest capital allocators believe housing weakness is temporary and that long-term demand fundamentals remain intact?There is another major shift poised to transform real estate: artificial intelligence in mortgage lending. TD Bank has introduced agentic AI into mortgage and HELOC underwriting, reducing application review times from approximately 15 hours to under three minutes. The implications are substantial. Faster approvals could reduce financing friction, speed up transactions, and ultimately change how buyers experience one of the largest purchases of their lives. While human oversight remains in place, this episode explores how AI is rapidly moving from novelty to necessity in housing finance.Closer to home, Metro Vancouver's presale condo market is sending what may be one of the strongest warning signals in years. In a stunning statistic, zero concrete high-rise presale projects launched in Q1 2026 — an almost complete freeze in one of the region's most important housing categories. Developers are struggling to secure financing as investor demand weakens, affordability deteriorates, and nearly 4,000 completed condos remain unsold. Yet paradoxically, today's slowdown could plant the seeds for tomorrow's supply shortage, potentially creating renewed upward pressure on pricing by 2028 and beyond.The latest market statistics for Metro Vancouver and reveals a market caught between weakness and resilience. Sales remain historically low — with May 2026 ranking effectively as the weakest May on record outside of the COVID lockdown period — yet prices are no longer falling meaningfully. Benchmark pricing rose modestly again in May, marking the second increase in three months, while median prices have climbed for five consecutive months and now sit just 2.5% below all-time highs.At the same time, inventory levels are beginning to ease, new listings have declined year-over-year for three straight months, and expectations for further Bank of Canada tightening have softened considerably. Markets are now pricing in an overwhelming likelihood of a rate hold, adding another layer of potential stability.The overarching question explored throughout the episode is simple, yet critically important: Are we witnessing the early formation of a housing market bottom — or simply a temporary stabilization before another leg lower?For buyers, sellers, developers, and investors alike, this episode offers a data-driven look at the signals that matter most — and what they could mean for the future of Canadian real estate._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Surrey police transition mired in local politics (0:50) Former Vancouver Canucks player hits the studio with new country hit (13:29) Aaron Volpatti, former Vancouver Canucks player Our Energy Future: Can the electricity grid keep up? (24:32) Mark Jaccard, Chair and CEO of the B.C. Utilities Commission Brown Lawns, Dry Times: Metro Vancouver water restrictions reach Stage 3 (44:03) Linda Parkinson, Metro Vancouver's director of policy, planning and analysis for water services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brown Lawns, Dry Times: Metro Vancouver water restrictions reach Stage 3 Linda Parkinson, Metro Vancouver's director of policy, planning and analysis for water services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Ottawa and Alberta just signed a landmark energy deal -- a pipeline to the Pacific, a timeline for construction starting as early as 2027. B.C. is the destination and BC wasn't at the table. Keith Baldrey breaks it down (1:17) Electric, LNG, and a new pipeline: The future of Canada's energy sector. Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stops by to discuss (17:07) Metro Vancouver and Acciona settle lawsuits over the Northshore Wastwater treatment plant. Will it make any difference for taxpayers? (28:31) B.C. announces four new wind farms, as provincial energy minister Adrian Dix says Site C may not be the last big dam built in B.C. (38:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver goes ahead with independent North Shore Sewage Plant review Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City councillor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver has settled with Acciona for $235 million, some of it coming from taxpayers. Another DRIPA legal action: BC Hydro is being challenged over shortchanging Indigenous power producers. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Dominato, Chair of the Governance Committee at Metro Vancouver, and Vancouver City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government announced $1.5 billion in relief for Canadian steel, aluminum, and copper industries hit by U.S. tariffs of 50%. Metro Vancouver is rolling back development fees that builders have been pushing back on for years. How are developers reacting to this? Richmond parents are pushing back against the school district's decision to make elementary track-and-field events gender-neutral and remove ribbon/award prizes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some communities in the province have started to implement water use restrictions. Metro Vancouver has already moved into Stage 2. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe joined the show for more.

In a market defined by hesitation, policy is beginning to take center stage—and in this episode, the conversation cuts straight to the core of what may become one of the most consequential turning points in Canadian real estate: the era of housing bailouts.Across both Vancouver and Toronto, governments are no longer operating on the sidelines. They are stepping in—decisively—to stabilize a development sector under mounting pressure. As outlined, Metro Vancouver is now actively considering meaningful reductions to Development Cost Charges (DCCs).  The implications are significant. Whether through rolling back rates or freezing future increases, the goal is clear: restore feasibility, revive construction, and ultimately bring relief to buyers through lower end prices.But policy alone does not emerge in a vacuum—it responds to stress. And that stress is becoming increasingly visible.The episode highlights a growing wave of project insolvencies, including two major developments in the Fraser Valley totaling 680 homes that will now never be built. Behind those numbers lies a deeper economic ripple: approximately 1,500 jobs erased, millions of labor hours lost, and an estimated $75 million in wages removed from the local economy. This is not just a housing story—it's a full-scale economic contraction unfolding in real time, affecting everyone from tradespeople and architects to future homeowners and investors.And yet, amid the disruption, there are early signs that intervention may be working.Ontario's recent HST rebate—offering up to $130,000 in savings on new homes—has triggered an immediate surge in demand. Builders report sales volumes increasing as much as tenfold in some cases, with projects that once struggled now regaining momentum almost overnight. The critical question, however, is whether this represents a sustainable recovery or simply a short-term spike fueled by incentive-driven urgency.This hesitation is mirrored in the commercial real estate sector, where transaction volumes and dollar values have both declined significantly, with land sales—often the clearest indicator of future development confidence—falling nearly 50%.Meanwhile, national housing data paints a picture of stagnation. Sales remain flat, prices are trending downward, and inventory—while slightly elevated—is still below long-term averages. In British Columbia specifically, sales volumes sit 35% below the 10-year average, reinforcing just how subdued this market has become.Yet within this complexity lies opportunity.For buyers and investors willing to act strategically, this environment presents a rare alignment: soft pricing, rising incentives, and increasing government support. The advice is clear—focus on projects with strong completion certainty, layer developer incentives with government rebates, and position ahead of further policy shifts that may drive the next wave of demand.Because while the headlines focus on slowdown, the underlying story is far more nuanced.This is not simply a downturn—it is a recalibration. A market being reshaped by policy, constrained by economics, and ultimately setting the stage for those who can read between the lines and move before the momentum returns._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Canada's rental market—often the earliest signal of stress or recovery in real estate—is undergoing a meaningful and potentially structural shift. In this episode, insights from frontline operator Keaton Bessey reveal a market that is not simply cooling, but recalibrating under the weight of supply, policy, and changing demand dynamics.After more than two years of consecutive rent declines in Metro Vancouver, the data points to a clear trend: this is no short-term correction. Rents began falling in early 2024 and have continued to slide, with expectations of further year-over-year declines through 2026. While this may appear to improve affordability on the surface, the reality is more complex. Lower rents are not being driven by rising incomes or increased prosperity, but rather by weakening demand, population stagnation, and a surge of new supply entering the market. As Bessey aptly frames it, affordability is improving “for all the wrong reasons.”At the core of this shift is an unprecedented wave of construction. Nearly 16% of Metro Vancouver's existing rental stock is currently under development, with tens of thousands of purpose-built rental units and investor-owned condos set to complete over the next several years. This influx is already reshaping landlord and tenant behavior. Investors—once a dominant force—have largely stepped back, while existing owners are being forced to accept market rents that often fall short of their financial expectations.For many landlords, the decision is no longer about maximizing returns, but minimizing losses. Some are holding properties with negative cash flow, unwilling or unable to sell at current prices. Others are exiting the rental market altogether, particularly owners of lower-quality or “accidental” rental units such as basement suites, which are increasingly becoming economically unviable. The result is a subtle but important transformation: while supply is rising, the overall quality of rental stock is improving as weaker assets are removed from circulation.Institutional players, meanwhile, are facing a different set of challenges. Highly leveraged purpose-built rental projects—many financed under aggressive lending programs—are struggling to achieve lease-up targets. Incentives like free rent have become widespread, but often fail to solve the underlying issue: rents are simply too high relative to market demand. In some cases, even newly completed buildings are facing distress, with low occupancy and insufficient income to service debt.Looking ahead, the trajectory of the rental market will hinge on two critical forces: population growth and supply absorption. With immigration currently subdued and construction pipelines still active, downward pressure on rents is likely to persist in the near term. However, Vancouver's enduring global appeal—its geography, lifestyle, and economic positioning—continues to act as a long-term stabilizer.The conclusion is clear: Vancouver's rental market is not collapsing, but evolving. What emerges on the other side will likely be a more professionalized, quality-driven, and institutionally influenced landscape—one that reflects not just the realities of today's market, but the foundations of tomorrow's recovery._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

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People in B.C. were caught by surprise when, in August 2025, a Supreme Court declared Aboriginal title on some privately held land, not far outside Metro Vancouver. Incredibly, most of the people that live inside the claim area weren't told about the unprecedented case, until the decision came out. In this documentary, the CBC's Georgie Smyth tells the stories of the Canadians tangled together by history, who now find themselves fighting for the same thing.

Think you know the Vancouver real estate market? In this special all-trivia episode, Adam and Matt go head-to-head on the data defining Metro Vancouver in 2026, and the numbers will genuinely surprise you. From surprising sales trends by property type, to a jaw-dropping 10-year return stat that will make you rethink where wealth has actually been created in this region, to an inventory shift that could signal a turning point, this episode packs real insight into a fast-moving, play-along format whether you are looking to sell, buy, or just follow the market. Which property type is bucking the trend right now? Which market has quietly outperformed everywhere else over the last decade? And what does a dramatic drop in one key segment's inventory mean for buyers and sellers this spring? Don't miss this one!