Bleak home construction outlook was worsening even before the Iran conflict broke out
Carney's first spring update pairs lingering red ink with a sweeping skilled‑trades push
New polling showed cost-of-living anger outpaced praise for foreign policy wins
Prime minister makes announcement aimed at ramping up construction, easing supply crisis
Government prepares a spring update that could have big implications for the housing and mortgage outlook
Policymakers say the move will support the construction of hundreds of affordable homes
Robertson had earlier indicated elimination of GST on new homes could expand to other provinces
Partnership will see governments spend nearly $9 billion to cut fees and boost homebuilding
With an overwhelming percentage of Canadians supporting the policy, don’t expect a reversal anytime soon
Brokers are already hearing from public‑sector clients whether to stay in smaller towns or move back toward Ottawa
