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Supply issues in Sask. housing market likely to persist despite steady interest rate
By CJME News
Dec 11, 2025 | 7:17 AM
With Canada’s central bank holding its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association says mortgage holders won’t face any immediate payment shocks.
However, Tyler Hudy, the association’s vice president of public affairs and communications, said issues within Saskatchewan’s housing market still persis
At a municipal level, Hudy said cities issuing permits faster would aid in the construction of homes, and he praised the efforts he’s seen in both Regina and Saskatoon, commending Regina in particular for posting permits on a more frequent basis.
On the provincial side, Hudy said the Government of Saskatchewan needs to provide funding to make homes across the housing continuum attractive. He pointed to the secondary suite program and the PST exemption on new homes as measures that will help address the supply issue.
Federally, Hudy said the Government of Canada has to make investments in infrastructure to allow for more homes to be Built .
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