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TORONTO — Some of Canada's biggest residential landlords say they're committed to working with tenants who have lost their job because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The signals come as efforts to contain the outbreak have led to…

TORONTO – Canada's housing market could see a significant pullback this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but could rebound next year, a report by RBC says. This year's home resales could dive by 30 per cent to a 20-year low as…

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan is temporarily suspending eviction hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government said Thursday that the Office of Residential Tenancies will no longer accept applications for missed or late rent. The…

The Bank of Canada (BoC) today lowered its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to ¼ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly ½ percent and the deposit rate is ¼ percent. In a statement from the central bank, this unscheduled…

The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), is taking action to support Canadian individuals and businesses facing financial hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 virus pandemic. The…

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, theatres, libraries and banning public events with over 50 people. ``We're…