This section provides UDI-ER members with briefs, research reports, and links to think tank articles that highlight salient points relevant to the land development industry.

October 26, 2020

The purpose of this paper is to spur discussion on where the development industry and municipalities can work together as partners with regards to finding efficiencies and stimulating regional economic growth through reduction of the burden of unnecessary regulations.

August 19, 2020

Spending began to move back up over the course of April and was above pre-shock levels by late May.

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July 16, 2020

UDI-ER's Research & Policy Quarterly Newsletter for Q2 2020.

June 29, 2020

Government of Alberta: Alberta's Recovery Plan

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Source: Government of Alberta

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This research brief summarizes the GOA's recent economic recovery plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, global recession and world oil price collapse.

May 28, 2020

CMHC - Housing Market Outlook (Special Edition - Spring 2020)

Source: CMHC

This research brief summarizes CMHC's recent housing market outlook report.

April 08, 2020

​UDI-ER's Research & Policy Quarterly Newsletter for Q1 2020.

March 23, 2020

Please click below for the 2019 UDI-ER Year in Review.

February 07, 2020

Please click below for the Government of Alberta's most recent monthly labour market update.

January 31, 2020

CHBA - Edmonton Region’s Economic Framework provides members with a quarterly look at economic and industry related data.

January 15, 2020

According to Rentals.ca listings data, the average rent for Canadian properties in November of 2019 was $1,918 per month, a decrease of 1.1% monthly, but an increase of 9.4% annually. The median rental rate was $1,850 per month in November, up 15.6% from a year earlier ($1,600).

January 13, 2020

The most recent update from the City of Edmonton's Quarterly Housing Statistics Report.

January 10, 2020

A snapshot of Edmonton Metro Property Tax Increases for 2020.

October 21, 2019

Fraser Institute - Who Bears the Burden of Property Taxes in Canada's Largest Metro Areas?

Source: Fraser Institute

This research brief summarizes a recent Fraser Institute study that compares property tax ratios for major residential and non-residential property classes in five of Canada’s largest metropolitan areas - including the Edmonton region.

September 19, 2019

Tech Disruption: An Examination of Emerging Technologies That May Impact the Edmonton Metro Land Development Industry is a qualitative research report produced by UDI-ER. This document provides Members with a very brief high-level overview of some of the major emerging technological disruptions that are likely to have an impact on the land development industry.

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Please Click Below for the Summary Booklet

September 19, 2019

Please Click Below for the Research Document

May 28, 2019

CMHC - Mortgage and Consumer Credit Trends National Report – Q4 2018

Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

This brief highlights key points from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) recently released Mortgage and Consumer Credit Trends National Report – Q4 2018.

May 10, 2019

Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. in association with Nichols Applied Management Inc. have produced a report to help, “understand Edmonton’s current and anticipated future demographic, employment and market trends.” The report provides a City-wide population, housing and employment forecast for Edmonton to the year 2065.

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This brief highlights aspects from the aforementioned report most relevant to the land development industry.

April 24, 2019

UDI-ER Members have expressed concerns regarding the long-term impacts and potential negative cost implications resulting from continued use of calcium chloride as a de-icing agent by the City.

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As a result, UDI-ER have reviewed a substantial amount of the available literature on this topic. This research summary and literature review (including all references researched) is the result of the aforementioned request.

March 28, 2019

A new reporting series focusing on housing statistics throughout the province, courtesy of BILD Alberta.

March 19, 2019

Economic Progress Report: Sensible Shifts in Household Spending

Source: Bank of Canada

The following brief summarizes comments from Lynn Patterson, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada. Speaking to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on March 7, 2019, Ms. Patterson provided an update on the Canadian economy (including the Bank of Canada’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged). Of significance, Ms. Patterson provided a number of relevant comments on the Canadian housing market.

March 05, 2019

Carbon Pricing in Alberta

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Source: Fraser Institute

This report “provides a review of the theoretical and empirical evidence on the impact of carbon taxes on economic performance with the object of helping to inform policy development in Alberta on this critical issue.”

February 01, 2019

2019 Alberta Election Platform: Businesses Drive Cities that Thrive

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Source: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

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In anticipation of the next provincial election, this report offers the next provincial government 9 recommendations for increasing investment and creating a more business-friendly environment in Alberta.

January 21, 2019

Source: Government of Alberta

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The following document highlights the current inventory of both private and public sector projects in the Edmonton Metro Region valued at $5 million or greater.

January 11, 2019

Navigating 2019: 9 Big Insights for the Year Ahead

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Source: RBC Economics Research

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This report, produced by RBC Economics Research, examines the 2019 economic trends that are likely to occur in Canada.

January 03, 2019

​Government of Alberta's 2018 3rd Quarter Population Report

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Source: Government of Alberta Treasury Board and Finance

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This document contains population statistics for Alberta during 2018's 3rd quarter.

November 29, 2018

University of Calgary School of Public Policy Research Paper – Alberta’s Long-Term Fiscal Future

Source: University of Calgary School of Public Policy

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This research paper analyzes Alberta's long-term revenue and spending outlook.

November 06, 2018

CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Fall 2018 - Canada

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CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Fall 2018 - Alberta

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Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Two documents detailing the housing market outlook for Canada and Alberta (including Edmonton CMA).

October 09, 2018

CMHC Edmonton Housing Market Update (September 2018)

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Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Statistics on the Edmonton Housing Market as of September, 2018.

September 27, 2018

Government of Alberta's 2018 2nd Quarter Population Report

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Source: Government of Alberta Treasury Board and Finance

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This document contains population statistics for Alberta during 2018's 2nd quarter.

August 28, 2018

August 2018: ATB Alberta Economic Outlook

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Source: ATB Financial, Economics & Research

The Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) Financial Alberta Economic Outlook summarizes research on Alberta’s most important sectors. It analyzes the province’s economic happenings and outlines what may occur in the next few months.

August 24, 2018

Still Suburban? Growth in Canadian Suburbs, 2006-2016

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Source: School of Urban and Regional Planning - Queen's University

This document provides information regarding the proportion of the Canadian population living in the suburbs.

August 02, 2018

CHBA National – 2018 Recommendations on the Federal Role

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Source: Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) National

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This document outlines the concerns Canadians have about housing and the middle class, and the role the government can play to fix the situation.

July 31, 2018

July 2018 - Report on the Housing and Mortgage Market in Canada

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Source: Mortgage Professionals Canada

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This report examines the federal government's policies regarding the new mortgage rules and concludes that they are unduly suppressing housing activity and that this will ultimately impair the broader economy.

July 03, 2018

Government of Alberta – Long-Term Population Projections for Alberta: 2018-2046
 

Source: Government of Alberta

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This report details long-term population projections for the province.