New NDP Leader: Avi Lewis Wins the Leadership
His Housing and Real Estate Plan | March 30

Montreal, March30 2026 – Avi Lewis has been elected Canada’s new NDP leader, winning the party’s leadership race on Sunday March 29, 2026 with 56% of the vote on the first ballot. The activist, documentary filmmaker and former television journalist defeat four candidates, including Alberta MP Heather McPherson, in a decisive first-round victory at the […]

No-Pet Clause in Quebec Ruled a Violation of Charter Rights by Housing Tribunal | March 24

Montreal, March 24, 2026 – The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) has struck down a lease clause allowing the ban on pets in rental housing in Quebec. This decision, rendered on Thursday, March 12, 2026, could mark a turning point for tenants and landlords across the province. What the TAL Decided Concerning Pets in Rentals […]

Bank of Canada March 2026 Rate Announcement: What to Expect | March 17

Montreal, March 17 – The Bank of Canada’s March 18, 2026 interest rate announcement is widely expected to confirm that the policy rate remains unchanged at 2.25%, with accompanying guidance shaped by soft economic data and inflation remaining near target. Financial markets and economists generally anticipate a continued pause on rate changes through most of […]

Sellers Guide: Selling Your Home During the Holidays | December 15

Montreal, December 15, 2025 – Is selling your home during the Holidays even worth trying? Here’s Rola Hamdan’s honest answer. Arranging showings while selling your property comes with its share of compromises. Add to that the holiday rush, family obligations, end-of-year school events, and travel plans, and the challenges and stress become even greater. Yet […]

As Featured in Mortgage Professionals Canada: Why Montreal’s Housing Market is Staying Resilient While Others Wobble | December 13

Montreal, December 13, 2025 – In an interview with MPA Magazine earlier this year, Rola Hamdan analyzed the resilience of the Montreal real estate market in the face of fluctuations observed in other major Canadian cities. With the Bank of Canada’s recent announcement to maintain its key interest rate at 2.25%and real estate trends across […]

The Bank of Canada Maintains its Key Interest Rate at 2.25% for its Last Announcement of 2025 | December 10

Montreal, December 10 – The Bank of Canada maintains its key interest rate at 2.25% and ends 2025 without further adjustments to its monetary policy. This decision, influenced by domestic inflation, comes as the Canadian economy shows remarkable resilience in the face of U.S. protectionist measures. Economic Contexte and Bank of Canada’s Decision In October […]