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Flat May on the housing start front

Adam Freill June 16, 2025 2 min read
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Flat May on the housing start front
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In May, Canada experienced a stagnation in housing starts with a slight increase in the six-month trend but a minor monthly decline, according to CMHC. Actual housing starts rose by 9% year-over-year in cities with populations over 10,000, partly due to single-detached homes and rentals in Quebec and the Prairies. Montreal saw an increase in housing starts, while Vancouver and Toronto experienced declines, largely due to weaker condominium markets.