Decline may continue this year, before reversing in 2027, 2028: Desjardins
Overall, there were 470,314 transactions in 2025, a decrease of 1.9% from the year prior
Leaders flag national security as a pressing concern
Widespread downgrades not forecast, as companies have buffers
Number of properties listed for sale rose 8.5% from a year earlier
More affordable housing may be quickly absorbed by "undoubling": CIBC
Some markets, including Toronto and Vancouver, to see declines
Ongoing supply constraints support prices, even as demand softens
PBO expects it to add 26,000 units over five years
Refinancing activity driving rise in originations, as pandemic era echoes