Canada’s housing boom leads developed countries - thestar.com

Canada's historic low interest rates and prices that are still below their 2007 peaks have lead many Canadians to buy homes this year. Added to the introduction of the HST in BC and Ontario , which has increased demand even more in these provinces, it looks like Canada will lead the world in housing purchases this year.
The Toronto Star article on this is attached.

Canada’s housing boom leads developed countries - thestar.com