Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

The City of Greater Sudbury is participating as a local government partner and working with CMHC to bring the Housing Design Catalogue to life. This new webpage highlights four designs for accessory dwelling units and fourplexes that have been pre-reviewed by Building Services staff. These near permit-ready designs can help builders save money on plan creation, and time on building permit reviews and inspections.

We anticipate that the Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure will be announcing new Local Partners in the near future, it which time Greater Sudbury will be added to the Local Partners list in CMHC’s Housing Design Catalogue website.

The City of Greater Sudbury’s Regional Business Centre is proud to present the Business Incubator Pitch Challenge 2026, a local competition showcasing innovative entrepreneurs coming out of the Greater Sudbury Business Incubator Program. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Collège Boréal’s Trisac Hall.

This year, entrepreneurs from three Business Incubator cohorts (Cohorts 4, 5, and 6) will take the stage to compete in a fast-paced pitch competition that celebrates innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial growth. Each participant will have just five minutes to demonstrate how their business is solving a real-world problem, what sets them apart from the competition and what lies ahead in their business journey.

Each year, the Business Incubator Pitch Challenge draws nearly 100 engaged spectators, including entrepreneurs, community leaders, investors and business professionals. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience the energy of Greater Sudbury’s entrepreneurial community firsthand and to support the next generation of local business leaders.

This year’s Business Incubator Pitch Challenge is sponsored by a lineup of business innovation champions:
• Gold Sponsor: Desjardins
• Silver Sponsor: To be announced
• Nickel Sponsor: Northern Ontario Angels
• People’s Choice Award Sponsor: Baker Tilly

The showcase will conclude with a post-event networking reception, where attendees can connect with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and members of Greater Sudbury’s growing business community. Refreshments will be provided.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged to secure your spot. To register, visit: www.regionalbusiness.ca/seminars-events/pitch-challenge-2026

Sudbury Tourism, a division of the City of Greater Sudbury, has unveiled a bold new tourism brand, marking a significant evolution in how the community is positioned to visitors.

Introduced at a launch event on May 20 at Kivi Park, the new brand, anchored by the tagline “Wildly Unexpected”, replaces Discover Sudbury and redefines the city as a vibrant year-round destination where nature, culture and urban energy come together in surprising ways.

The rebrand is the result of more than a year of research, industry engagement and creative development. It reflects the changing expectations of today’s travellers and positions Greater Sudbury to stand out in an increasingly competitive tourism landscape.

“Greater Sudbury has evolved into a destination that offers far more than people expect, and this new brand reflects exactly that,” said the City of Greater Sudbury Mayor. “It speaks to the strength of our community, the experiences we offer, and the pride we have in where we live. This is about telling our story more effectively, supporting our local businesses, and continuing to grow tourism in a way that benefits our entire city.”

The refreshed identity highlights what makes Greater Sudbury distinct, from more than 330 lakes and expansive boreal landscapes to a growing culinary scene, vibrant arts and culture and dynamic downtown experiences. It embraces the city’s contrasts, gritty and gorgeous, vast yet welcoming and full of unexpected discoveries, while inviting visitors to experience something unexpected.

The new brand is designed not only to attract visitors, but also to support local businesses and tourism operators by providing a clear, unified platform for storytelling and promotion. It also strengthens Greater Sudbury’s ability to compete with other popular Ontario destinations.

The project was informed by research and developed in collaboration with an agency experienced in repositioning destinations across Canada, helping ensure the brand is both authentic to Greater Sudbury and effective in market.

Coinciding with the launch is a newly redesigned tourism website, offering an enhanced digital experience, with improved navigation, inspiring content and trip planning tools designed to better showcase the destination and meet the evolving needs of visitors.

Explore the new brand at discoversudbury.ca.

As Greater Sudbury continues to grow and evolve, the new brand provides a strong foundation to increase visitation, strengthen the tourism sector and showcase the community as a must-visit destination in Northern Ontario.

Communities across Canada are stepping up to tackle the housing crisis—and results are already being seen.

Through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), municipalities are cutting red tape, speeding up approvals, and introducing innovative solutions to build more homes, faster. These efforts are helping create more housing options and improving affordability for Canadians.

On May 13, 2026, the Government of Canada announced that $42 million is being reinvested into 32 high-performing municipalities that have demonstrated strong progress under the program—supporting nearly 1,300 additional residential building permits.

As an active participant in the Housing Accelerator Fund, Greater Sudbury has been working to advance its Housing Action Plan—focused on streamlining development processes, enabling new housing types, and accelerating housing construction across the community.

Because of this strong progress, Greater Sudbury is one of the few municipalities in Canada to receive additional HAF funding—a clear recognition of the City’s commitment to getting more homes built for residents.

Across the country, HAF-supported communities have already issued more than 334,000 residential building permits, showing the real, tangible results that come from collaboration and innovation at the local level.

Greater Sudbury continues to be part of that momentum—taking action today to build the homes and neighbourhoods our growing community needs.

New data from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) highlights continued growth across key sectors—and Greater Sudbury is clearly part of that momentum.

Here’s what stands out locally:

Retail investment gaining strength
Retail property values in Greater Sudbury saw notable growth, with price per square foot increasing by over 40% year-over-year—a strong signal of investor confidence and rising demand.

Small commercial activity accelerating
Transaction activity in the small commercial sector jumped significantly, with sales up 66.7%, pointing to growing momentum among local businesses and main street activity.

Industrial market showing resilience
While fewer industrial transactions were recorded, pricing remains strong, with industrial property values increasing year-over-year—a sign of continued demand for employment lands and logistics space.

Multi-residential demand on the rise
Greater Sudbury saw 13 multi-residential sales totaling over $55M, with prices per unit climbing nearly 12% year-over-year, reflecting sustained demand for housing and rental supply.

MPAC data provides one of the most reliable indicators of real estate and economic activity across Ontario. What we’re seeing in Greater Sudbury is a balanced growth story—rising investment, strong housing demand, and increasing business confidence across multiple sectors.

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for April 2026 are in.

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of April 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 104,700, a decrease of 600 from March 2026

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in April is 6.0%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.6% and Canada is 6.8%.

The number of people employed in the city is 98,400, down from 99,100 in March 2026

The participation rate is 63.8%, a decrease from March 2026. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019.

The City of Greater Sudbury has ranked #5 out of Canada’s 33 largest cities in BMO Capital Markets’ City Labour Market Performance Ranking, climbing an impressive 15 spots in the latest report.

That places us among the strongest labour markets in the country.

This ranking looks at the full picture of a local economy, based on five weighted factors:

Employment change (30%)

Unemployment rate (20%)

Unemployment rate change (20%)

Population change (15%)

Employment rate (15%)

Together, these measures show how well a city is performing—and where it’s headed. Greater Sudbury’s rise into the top five signals real momentum, resilience, and opportunity in our local labour market.

This is great news for workers, employers, investors, and anyone looking to build a future here.

Read the full article HERE.

*ALL DATA SHARED BELOW IS CURTESY OF THE SUDBURY REAL ESTATE BOARD*

The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Sudbury Real Estate Board totaled 138 units in March 2026. This was a decrease of 9.8% (15 sales) from March 2025.

Home sales were 25.8% below the five-year average and 32.7% below the 10-year average for the month of March.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 367 units over the first three months of the year. This was a large decline of 11.6% from the same period in 2025.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends far more accurately than is possible using average or median price measures. The overall MLS® HPI composite/single-family benchmark price was $524,900 in March 2026, an increase of 6.2% compared to March 2025.

The average price of homes sold in March 2026 was $470,819, decreasing by 6.7% from March 2025.

The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $475,260, a modest decline of 3.7% from the first three months of 2025.

The dollar value of all home sales in March 2026 was $65 million, down sharply by 15.8% from the same month in 2025.

The number of new listings saw a substantial decrease of 13.2% from March 2025.

There were 224 new residential listings in March 2026. This was the lowest number of new listings added in the month of March in four decades.

New listings were 19.5% below the five-year average and 30.1% below the 10-year average for the month of March.

Active residential listings numbered 399 units on the market at the end of March, a moderate decrease of 8.5% from the end of March 2025.

Active listings were 0.6% above the five-year average and 34.8% below the 10-year average for the month of March.

Months of inventory numbered 2.9 at the end of March 2026, up from the 2.8 months recorded at the end of March 2025 and below the long-run average of 3.3 months for this time of year. The number of months of inventory is the number of months it would take to sell current inventories at the current rate of sales activity.

The Sudbury Real Estate Board represents approximately 450 REALTORS® registered with its member offices in the Greater Sudbury area. The Board – which was created in 1950 – hosts the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), provides educational courses, and ensures that members strive to meet uncompromising standards in their service to consumers.

This year’s Permit Palooza will be on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the upcoming Home, Renovation and Style Show in the Sudbury Community Arena. City staff will be available to support the expedited process and answer questions at the City’s booth.

The following projects are eligible for an expedited permit from Permit Palooza:

• Weeping tile
• Single level attached or detached decks
• Siding
• Detached garages less than 55 metres squared, without additional dwelling units
• Above ground pools
• Sheds greater than 15 metres squared

Residents must sign up for a Pronto account and prepare their application beforehand. For a full list of eligibility criteria, and to learn more about the event, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/permitpalooza  

In previous years of Permit Palooza, more than 90 per cent of eligible and complete applications were approved. If you’re ready to give your spring project a running start, Permit Palooza is for you.

A recent Sudbury Star opinion piece highlights what the development community is seeing firsthand: Greater Sudbury is emerging as a regional leader for growth, investment, and long‑term opportunity.

With a strong economic base and a growing workforce, Greater Sudbury continues to lead the North — reflecting the momentum being built across our city and region.

Read more in the Sudbury Star HERE.