Canada's housing markets split along regional lines in August

Canada's housing markets showed mixed trends in August. Toronto's sales fell 1.3% after months of growth, with prices dipping and new listings dropping 14% year-over-year. Vancouver rebounded with an 8.5% sales increase and a 12% rise in new listings, though prices continue to decline. Ottawa's prices edged above last year’s levels, Montreal's listings rose 7.1%, but affordability limits sales. Calgary saw a 9% sales drop, mainly in condos, with prices down 8%.