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This section provides UDI-ER members with 1-2 page briefs and research reports that highlight salient points relevant to the land development industry.
GOA: Alberta's Recovery Plan
June 29, 2020
Government of Alberta: Alberta's Recovery Plan
Source: Government of Alberta
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.
CMHC - Housing Market Outlook (Special Edition - Spring 2020)
May 28, 2020
CMHC - Housing Market Outlook (Special Edition - Spring 2020)
Source: CMHC
This research brief summarizes CMHC's recent housing market outlook report.
Rentals.ca December 2019 Rent Report
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).
Fraser Institute - Who Bears the Burden of Property Taxes in Canada's Largest Metro Areas?
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.
Tech Disruption - Summary Booklet
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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CMHC - Mortgage and Consumer Credit Trends National Report – Q4 2018
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.
City Plan - Economic, Demographic, and Market Study
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.
This brief highlights aspects from the aforementioned report most relevant to the land development industry.
Literature Review: Use of Calcium Chloride as a De-Icing Agent
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.
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.
BILD Alberta - Alberta Housing Report (March 2019)
March 28, 2019
A new reporting series focusing on housing statistics throughout the province, courtesy of BILD Alberta.
Bank of Canada - Economic Progress Report
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.
Fraser Institute - Carbon Pricing in Alberta
March 05, 2019
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.”
Calgary Chamber - 2019 Alberta Election Platform
February 01, 2019
2019 Alberta Election Platform: Businesses Drive Cities that Thrive
Source: Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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.
Government of Alberta - Edmonton Metro Major Projects
January 21, 2019
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.
RBC - 9 Big Inisghts for the Year Ahead
January 11, 2019
Navigating 2019: 9 Big Insights for the Year Ahead
Source: RBC Economics Research
This report, produced by RBC Economics Research, examines the 2019 economic trends that are likely to occur in Canada.
Government of Alberta - Quarterly Population Report (3rd Quarter)
January 03, 2019
Government of Alberta's 2018 3rd Quarter Population Report
Source: Government of Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
This document contains population statistics for Alberta during 2018's 3rd quarter.
University of Calgary - Alberta’s Long-Term Fiscal Future
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
This research paper analyzes Alberta's long-term revenue and spending outlook.
CMHC - Housing Market Outlook (Fall 2018)
November 06, 2018
CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Fall 2018 - Canada
CMHC Housing Market Outlook - Fall 2018 - Alberta
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Two documents detailing the housing market outlook for Canada and Alberta (including Edmonton CMA).
Government of Alberta - Population Report (2nd Quarter)
September 27, 2018
Government of Alberta's 2018 2nd Quarter Population Report
Source: Government of Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
This document contains population statistics for Alberta during 2018's 2nd quarter.
ATB - August 2018 - Economic Outlook
August 28, 2018
August 2018: ATB Alberta Economic Outlook
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.
Queen's University - Still Suburban? Growth in Canadian Suburbs, 2006-2016
August 24, 2018
Still Suburban? Growth in Canadian Suburbs, 2006-2016
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.
CHBA National – 2018 Recommendations on the Federal Role
August 02, 2018
CHBA National – 2018 Recommendations on the Federal Role
Source: Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) National
This document outlines the concerns Canadians have about housing and the middle class, and the role the government can play to fix the situation.
Mortgage Professionals Canada - Report on the Housing and Mortgage Market in Canada
July 31, 2018
July 2018 - Report on the Housing and Mortgage Market in Canada
Source: Mortgage Professionals Canada
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.
Government of Alberta – Long-Term Population Projections for Alberta: 2018-2046
July 03, 2018
Government of Alberta – Long-Term Population Projections for Alberta: 2018-2046
Source: Government of Alberta
This report details long-term population projections for the province.