News

Recent polling data reveals a significant shift in the homeownership landscape for young Canadians, highlighting both challenges and aspirations. According to an Ipsos poll conducted for Global News, 80% of Canadians now believe that owning a home is a privilege reserved for the wealthy, a sharp increase from previous years​ This sentiment is particularly pronounced Continue reading

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has updated its rental application forms for 2025, including Forms 410, 400, and 100. These forms are essential tools for landlords and tenants, streamlining the rental process while ensuring compliance with current regulations. Understanding the Forms Form 410: Rental Application Form 410 is designed for potential tenants to provide Continue reading

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) rental application is a crucial tool for landlords and tenants alike, facilitating the rental application process across Ontario. In 2025, OREA updated the application form to reflect new requirements and protections for both parties, aligning with provincial regulations and improving transparency in rental agreements. Key Features and Changes Steps Continue reading

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre recently announced a new housing affordability plan, pledging to eliminate the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) on newly constructed homes priced under $1 million. This move, he argues, would reduce the cost of an $800,000 home by approximately $40,000, making homeownership more achievable for Canadians, particularly first-time buyers. Poilievre Continue reading

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) recently released a whitepaper, Continuing to Raise the Bar for Real Estate in Ontario, which includes nine key policy recommendations aimed at enhancing professionalism and consumer trust in Ontario’s real estate market. This initiative, building on the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) of 2020, outlines suggested reforms Continue reading

On October 25, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced interim rates for fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) high-speed internet access. The new rate, effective February 13, 2025, introduces an $80.41 monthly fee for access to TELUS’s fibre network in Alberta, which can deliver speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps. Installation charges vary depending on setup Continue reading

As part of a landmark deal with Ottawa, Google has agreed to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations to support the country’s journalism sector. This payment forms part of Google’s compliance with Canada’s Online News Act, which mandates financial contributions from tech giants to local media for using and sharing their content. Background Continue reading

In a surprising move, Freedom Mobile, a Shaw-owned carrier now part of Quebecor, has decided to halt its planned internet service launch over the networks of Canadian telecommunications giants Bell and Telus. This decision comes on the heels of Freedom’s critique of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), which the carrier claims has allowed Continue reading

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recently granted Google a five-year exemption from the Online News Act, provided the company makes an annual payment of $100 million to support Canadian news publishers. This arrangement is part of Canada’s broader effort to balance revenue between tech giants and the news industry, which has struggled financially Continue reading

In 2025, many Centrelink payments are set for increases to support Australians facing rising costs of living, housing, and other essential needs. Here’s a breakdown of the major Centrelink benefits seeing adjustments, how much they’re increasing, and how Australians can maximize their support in the new year. 1. Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and Carer Continue reading