Canada Housing Market Springs Back to Life

Dated: April 17 2026

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After a long winter, Canada’s spring housing market starts to thaw, with buyer activity on the rise

Canada’s spring housing market is beginning to show signs of life after a long winter that kept many buyers and sellers on the sidelines. While headlines around economic uncertainty and global conflict continue to weigh on consumer confidence, a recent uptick in activity suggests a slow but welcome start to the spring market.

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Federal and Ontario governments launch $8.8B housing and infrastructure partnership to boost supply and affordability

The federal and Ontario governments have announced a major joint initiative to address housing supply and affordability challenges across the province. Unveiled on March 30th by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the Canada–Ontario Partnership to Build is a 10-year, $8.8 billion agreement designed to reduce development costs, accelerate housing construction, and invest in critical infrastructure.

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