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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...
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Canada Stays Seated as Delegates Walk Out During Netanyahu’s UN Speech

                                Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly.

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, dozens of diplomats staged a mass walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address. The protest came as Netanyahu condemned countries that recently recognized Palestinian statehood, calling such moves “disgraceful” and a reward for terrorism.

While delegations from many developing nations and some Western allies left the chamber, Canada chose not to participate. Ambassador Bob Rae remained seated throughout the speech, even as the presiding official repeatedly called for order amid the disruption.

Netanyahu’s remarks focused heavily on hostages held by Hamas, threats from Iran, and his rejection of international recognition of Palestinian statehood. His speech was met with heckling from at least one attendee, underscoring the tense atmosphere.

Canada’s decision to stay in the chamber highlights its nuanced diplomatic stance: while Ottawa has joined allies in recognizing a Palestinian state, it opted against the symbolic protest of walking out during Netanyahu’s address.


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