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Ontario Sees Back-to-Back Months of Rising Housing Starts

Ontario reports consecutive months of improving housing starts, signaling a potential turnaround after years of decline. Government initiatives aim to boost construction.

2026-03-17T04:40:54.257Z

Ontario Sees Back-to-Back Months of Rising Housing Starts

Homebuilding in Ontario is showing early signs of recovery, with February seeing a 17% increase in housing starts to 4,665 units, up from 387 single-family homes. Despite Toronto's dip, other areas like London saw significant growth. This follows a 14% increase in the first two months, above the national average of 5%. Premier Doug Ford's initiatives, including a home tax incentive, may help meet spring construction goals.

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Topics Doug Ford housing starts Ontario CMHC first-time buyers