Updates on COVID-19
May 21, 2020
Edmonton property tax notices in the mail Thursday
Province to decide Friday whether Calgary, Brooks will move to next phase of Stage 1 relaunch
CMHC might trim mortgage underwriting arm – Siddall
May 20, 2020
'Bloody terrifying': COVID-19 will raise household debt levels and 'drag on GDP growth,' CMHC warns
Edmonton’s real estate market looks to bounce back after sales drop due to COVID-19
Spelling out the economic recovery options as the world starts to reopen from COVID-19
MPs call for cancellation of First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
May 15, 2020
Housing starts jump 37 per cent year over year in Edmonton
COVID-19 wage subsidy program extended through August, Trudeau says
Coronavirus: Canadian home sales record 57% monthly drop in April
COVID-19: Alberta businesses must post what they are doing to follow health orders, Hinshaw says
Within a week Alberta will likely know whether reopening triggers COVID-19 surge
May 14, 2020
Alberta to relaunch Thursday but COVID-19 restrictions to remain for Calgary, Brooks: Kenney
Bank of Canada warns of excess business, household debt from COVID-19 crisis
No slacking allowed: Companies keep careful eye on work-from-home productivity during COVID-19
Canada's soaring deficit may jeopardize its AAA rating, Macquarie says
Edmonton businesses get back to work as Stage 1 of Alberta's relaunch kicks off
May 13, 2020
At least mortgage rates are low
COVID-19 discussions in Alberta ongoing to decide if Thursday relaunch can proceed: Hinshaw
May 12, 2020
Edmonton aims to innovate to diversify economy post COVID-19
COVID-19: Alberta ready to begin reopening because of low hospitalizations, better habits
Alberta releases COVID-19 guidelines for sectors that may reopen this week
May 11, 2020
Edmonton MLS sales drop 55 per cent year over year
Edmonton councillor turning to business community instead of province for housing help
Federal government offers bridge financing for big businesses hit by COVID-19
EEDC to lose more than half its $20-million in funding as city rejigs economic development
May 8, 2020
What's fuelling Canadians' demand for reverse mortgages?
Canada shed 2 million jobs in April amid COVID-19: StatCan
City of Edmonton eases more COVID-19 measures; relaunch plans to come next week
Coronavirus: Trudeau says wage subsidy program to be extended past June
After the flood: How the next wave (or waves) of COVID-19 will look in Canada
News on May 7, 2020
Housing prices could fall 14% in Canada's biggest city by 2022 — and that's the 'moderate' scenario
Alberta is flattening COVID-19 curve as province plans staged reopening, top doctor says
Premier says Alberta government balancing need for economic aid with debt risk
Trudeau to unveil cost-sharing agreement to boost COVID-19 essential workers’ pay
News on May 6, 2020
'The storm is not over,' warns chief medical officer of health as Alberta begins reopening economy
There's been no spike in personal and business bankruptcies, but surge is expected this fall
News on May 5, 2020
'The storm is not over,' warns chief medical officer of health as Alberta begins reopening economy
There's been no spike in personal and business bankruptcies, but surge is expected this fall
News on May 4, 2020
Potential buyers staying home: April real estate stats in Edmonton show 55% drop in sales
Buy a new home online? Builders are making it easy
Pandemic's economic hangover will hit home prices by 2021, CIBC economists predict
New home builders and staff honoured with Avid Awards
Save money by getting pre-approved for lower mortgage rates
News on May 1, 2020
Alberta to take first steps to open economy on Saturday, with emphasis on outdoor activities
How COVID-19 could change the way cities look and operate after the lockdowns
Defer your mortgage only if absolutely necessary
Coronavirus: Edmonton, Calgary mayors pleased with Kenney’s plan to relaunch Alberta economy
News on April 30, 2020
'The Great Reset': Rethink of city taxes needed in post-pandemic world, says Edmonton mayor
Edmonton city council shifts tax break from homeowners to business
The true price of Canada's wage subsidy and CERB to be released today
News on April 29, 2020
Interest rates around the world
CEWS vs. CERB: How the two benefits fit together and who may have to return payments
Alberta updates COVID-19 modelling, adds low ‘likely’ scenario
News on April 28, 2020
Braid: Polling shows Albertans fear economic damage much more than the pandemic
Varcoe: Alberta businesses look toward next phase of economic ignition
New assistance program to help commercial tenants, owners survive COVID-19 may fall short
News on April 27, 2020
Alberta home sales decline in March, prices show stability
Reasons to be excited about the Post-COVID Economy
Economists disagree on effectiveness of negative overnight rate
Businesses can begin applying for emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy program on Monday
News on April 24, 2020
Builders offer mortgage help, warranty extensions to new home buyers during pandemic
Mortgage refinance applications skyrocket, saving homeowners interest payments
Top Canadian Builders Distinguished with the 17th Annual Avid Awards for Highest Homebuyer Ratings
Group offering free tax, contingency planning advice to small businesses
Pattie Lovett-Reid: How COVID-19 is changing the way Canadians buy and sell real estate