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flag Canadian housing starts hit a five-year high in 2025, but still fall short of needs for affordability.

flag Canadian housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 to 259,028 units, the fifth-highest annual total on record, driven by strong rental and mid-density housing construction, particularly in Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal. flag December saw a 11% monthly surge in the seasonally adjusted annual rate to 282,439 units, surpassing forecasts, though the six-month trend showed a slight decline. flag Despite the gains, CMHC emphasized the pace remains far below the 430,000 to 480,000 annual units needed to restore housing affordability by 2035. flag Economic uncertainty, weak pre-sales, and rising vacancies may slow activity in 2026.

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