10/08/2026
CMHC: Housing Starts Remain Steady Despite August Dip
Noticed a slight shift in the housing market: Canada’s annual pace of housing starts edged down in August, coming in at 229,046 units compared to July’s 229,360. Urban starts saw a dip, while rural starts totaled 11,224. The six-month average also slipped by 1.3%. Interestingly, Quebec and Alberta showed gains, balancing out declines in Ontario. As someone who keeps a close eye on trends impacting buyers and sellers here in Alberta, I see these numbers as a valuable indicator of where opportunities and challenges might arise—especially for those looking for value and local expertise in their next move.
https://www.housing-trends.com/agent-news/jaimie-slingerland/2069058-CMHC%3A-Housing-Starts-Remain-Steady-Despite-August-Dip