Jon Chan, RBC Mobile Mortgage Specialist

06/24/2026

Delayed start to spring for Canada’s housing market

Home resales finally posted meaningful gains, rising 5.5% month-over-month seasonally adjusted, marking the second consecutive monthly uptick and largest jump in a year and a half.

06/24/2026

Gasoline spike pushes Canadian inflation to highest since 2023

Spiking gasoline prices pushed Canadian inflation to the highest in over two years, while the breadth of price pressures narrowed and core measures were little changed.

06/23/2026

May home sales down 5.1% from year earlier, but CREA says momentum building

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in May were down compared with a year ago, but there was "meaningful upward momentum" month-over-month for the first time this year.

06/23/2026

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Water fight: Surrey mayor topping up pools leaves Burnaby mayor ‘shocked’

Surrey has broken decades of regional water cooperation, allowing residents to turn on the taps while the rest of the region remains under Stage 3 restrictions

06/22/2026

Canada's housing markets are gaining momentum this spring. More activity and improving affordability are opening doors for buyers. Your local market tells its own story. Let's look at yours together.

Warmer spring weather is finally thawing housing markets across the country.  Most real estate boards reported busier activity in May compared to April led by Winnipeg, Regina, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and Saskatoon.

06/22/2026

Mortgage market showing signs of life, but recovery remains fragile: Morningstar DBRS

Morningstar DBRS says housing activity is stabilizing and mortgage volumes should improve in the second half of 2026, though affordability pressures, rate uncertainty and regional weakness continue to weigh on demand.

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

RBC Economics: Forward Guidance

Canada’s Consumer Price Index report for May on Monday will provide an updated reading on inflation trends following the Bank of Canada’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged earlier this month.

06/18/2026

The Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25% on June 10. Knowing what that means for your mortgage payments is key. Let's talk through your options.

Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.

06/18/2026

BCREA Housing Market Update - June 2026