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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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Trump Unveils Sweeping Gaza Peace Blueprint with Global Oversight

A Trump economic development plan to rebuild and energize Gaza will be created by convening a panel of experts.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a 20-point comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending the devastating Gaza war, which has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left the enclave in ruins. Standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump outlined a framework that combines an immediate ceasefire, hostage exchanges, humanitarian relief, and long-term reconstruction.

Under the proposal, all hostages held in Gaza—alive or deceased—would be returned within 72 hours of Israel’s acceptance. In exchange, Israel would release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children. The plan also calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish political control, with members offered amnesty or safe passage abroad if they renounce violence.

A temporary technocratic Palestinian administration, supported by international experts, would govern Gaza during a transitional period. Oversight would be provided by a newly created “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump, with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair among its members. This body would coordinate aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and economic development initiatives.

The plan has drawn mixed reactions worldwide. Netanyahu endorsed it as a path to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities, while the Palestinian Authority welcomed it as a step toward unifying Palestinian institutions and advancing a two-state solution. Hamas, however, has yet to formally accept, with internal divisions complicating its response.

Supporters argue the initiative offers the best chance in years to halt the bloodshed and rebuild Gaza. Critics warn that requiring Hamas’ disarmament could stall progress and risk prolonging the conflict. For now, the world watches closely as both sides weigh whether this ambitious plan can finally deliver peace to Gaza.


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