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Housing Starts Jump 14% in Canada’s Largest Markets

Monte Stewart July 18, 2025 2 min read
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Housing Starts Jump 14% in Canada’s Largest Markets
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Housing starts in Canada's largest markets saw a 14% year-over-year increase, driven by multi-unit projects, as reported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Vancouver experienced a significant 74% rise, while Montreal saw an 8% increase. However, Toronto faced a 40% decline compared to the previous year. On a six-month basis, the growth rate was 3.6% for housing starts in major cities, although seasonally-adjusted figures showed only a 0.4% increase.