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Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister

Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Gregor Robertson as the nation’s new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. Robertson became a Member of Parliament in last month’s election. He gained national prominence as mayor of Vancouver from 2008 to 2018....
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Mark Carney Make Canada’s Housing Crisis Worse?

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Mark Carney Make Canada’s Housing Crisis Worse?

by Phil Hall | Apr 30, 2025 | A Phil Hall Op-Ed, International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: I am sure you are familiar with a quote that says: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I was reminded of that quote this week when learning that Canadian voters opted to continue the...

Canada to Drop Goods and Services Tax for First-Time Home Purchases Under $1 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 21, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Canada’s newly installed Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the federal government will eliminate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers on homes at or under $1 million. In a statement, Carney said the tax cut will save Canadians up to $50,000...
Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister

Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister

by Phil Hall | Mar 9, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Mark Carney, who served as governor of the Bank of Canada from 2008 to 2013 and governor of the Bank of England from 2013 to 2020, has succeeded Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada. Members of Canada’s governing Liberal Party elected Carney this evening on the...
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