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Here you’ll find the latest updates from the National Apartment Council — from press releases and policy announcements to highlights from our advocacy work. Our aim is to keep stakeholders, industry leaders, and the public informed about the work we’re doing to build Canada’s apartment future and strengthen the voice of private apartment developers in national housing policy.
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National Apartment Council Hosts Edmonton Roundtable to Unite Private Apartment Developers
Edmonton, AB - The National Apartment Council hosted a focused roundtable of private apartment developers at Highlands Golf Club on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The 9:00 – 10:30 AM session convened leaders from Edmonton’s development community to advance a unified national...
National Apartment Council Hosts Calgary Roundtable to Unite Private Apartment Developers
Calgary, AB - The National Apartment Council successfully hosted a pivotal meeting of private apartment developers at The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The session brought together members of the underrepresented private Canadian apartment...
National Apartment Council Hosts London Engagement Session to Advance Rental Housing Policy Solutions
London, ON – Oct. 22, 2025 - The National Apartment Council hosted a major regional engagement session in London, Ontario, bringing together 30+ developers to discuss practical solutions to Canada’s housing supply crisis. London’s steady growth and strong rental...
National Apartment Council Hosts London Engagement Session to Advance Rental Housing Policy Solutions
London, ON – Oct. 22, 2025 - The National Apartment Council hosted a major regional engagement session in London, Ontario, bringing together 30+ developers to discuss practical solutions to Canada’s housing supply crisis. London’s steady growth and strong rental...
Reviving Canada’s Proven Rental-Housing Tool Could Deliver 327,000 Apartments
Canada’s rental housing crisis demands bold, proven solutions. Between 1974 and 1981, the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) program used targeted tax incentives to spark a rental-construction boom, producing nearly 200,000 apartments nationwide....
Member Spotlight: Drewlo Holdings Leads ‘Developing for Change’ Partnership in London, Ontario
The National Apartment Council was founded to ensure Canada’s private apartment developers have a strong and unified voice in shaping the nation’s housing future. Our members know that impact is measured not only in homes built, but in the social outcomes those homes...
National Apartment Council Meets with CMHC Senior Leadership to Advance Rental Housing Solutions
Ottawa, October 1, 2025 – Over the past several weeks, the National Apartment Council, led by Founder and President Derek Lobo, has been actively engaging on key housing issues. Most recently, the Council met with senior leadership at the Canada Mortgage and...
Back to the Future: Developers Urge Prime Minister Carney to Bring Back MURBs
Ottawa, September 2025 – The National Apartment Council is calling on Ottawa to revive a proven housing solution: the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB) incentive. Responsible for nearly 200,000 units in the 1970s, a modernized MURB can once again unlock...
National Apartment Council Marks Official Launch as the United Voice for Canada’s Private Apartment Developers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 13, 2025Ottawa, Ontario The National Apartment Council (NAC) has launched as the federal voice for Canada’s private apartment developers, providing a unified platform to both advocate for solutions and actively support government in...
