Government News
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TRREB Welcomes Council Decision to Request a Report to Study First Time Home Buyer Land Transfer Tax Rebate
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the City of Toronto’s much anticipated revenue tools report’s consideration of a multi-year approach to property tax rates. Property tax is a more equitable, stable and appropriate means of taxation for the city, rather than increasing the reliance on an unpredictable revenue source such as the Municipal…
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Toronto Gives Municipal Leaders Failing Grades on Housing
Torontonians are giving City Council failing grades on housing affordability, according to a new poll from Ipsos, one of Canada’s top research firms. The poll also shows housing and the cost of living as top issues for voters heading into the June mayoral by-election.
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TRREB Statement on Council’s Decision to Legalize Multiplexes
Toronto has a housing supply challenge and we desperately need to build more homes for families and singles if we are going to protect the Canadian dream of home ownership in our city for future generations.
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TRREB Statement on Ombudsman Report into the Landlord Tenant Board
Ontario is facing a housing affordability crisis and we need all government agencies focused on boosting housing supply and helping people find safe and affordable places to call home. Today’s Ombudsman’s report investigating the Landlord Tenant Board (“LTB”) confirms that the LTB needs major reform, additional resources, and improved processes to ensure it is meeting…
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TRREB: Housing Affordability Should Be a Priority of the 2023 City of Toronto Budget
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) is calling on Toronto City Council to make housing affordability a priority of the City’s 2023 Operating Budget. The City’s Executive Committee and full City Council will be deliberating on the City’s budget in the coming weeks.