In the Media
Recent Posts
Cities have to be labour markets first to improve productivity, wages. Edmonton's mayor gets it
Haider and Moranis: Without a strong economic engine, decorative gestures amount to little more than civic window dressing
Fight erupts at St. Albert Costco over Pokémon cards
Katie Mehr, an assistant professor in the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta, said scarcity, especially when tied to popularity, can drive up consumer interest.
Mayor Chow proposing higher taxes on Toronto luxury homebuyers
Murtaza Haider, executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta, says high costs and economic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs are causing a slowdown in sales for Canada's housing market.
Homeownership out of reach? Let's fix that!
According to research, as prices climb and first-time buyers rethink their expectations, many Canadians say owning a home feels further away than ever — with some giving up entirely.
Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities by nearly 300%
Murtaza Haider, the executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta, has studied public transit for decades; his own research also shows a spike in crimes on transit during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic, before beginning to fall somewhat.
London calling: British chai chain moves into crowded Edmonton fast-food marketplace
John Pracejus (Business) comments on British chai chain opening in Edmonton.
Trust over surveillance: the future of sick leave policies?
'There’s a balance that has to be made - you treat people like children or you're treat them like adults,' says academic highlighting benefits of employers being flexible
Edmonton is building more homes than ever. Here's where
Murtaza Haider discusses new homes being built in Edmonton
Teaching and Learning at the U of A: Emily Block
Business researcher and professor Emily Block makes course material feel real and urgent for students through immersive simulations, field-based projects and tackling moral dilemmas.
What kind of infrastructure is needed to support all this growth?
Murtaza Haider (Business) discusses the infrastructure to support Edmonton’s growth
Greater Toronto home sales down 9.5% in October from last year
Murtaza Haider, executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta, says high costs and economic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs are causing a slowdown in sales for Canada's housing market.
What's behind Canada's housing market slump?
Murtaza Haider, executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta, says high costs and economic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs are causing a slowdown in sales for Canada's housing market.
Hi Finance helping students in Edmonton secure funding for post-secondary education
Graduate Zach Prusko (Business) is the founder and CEO of a U of A startup called Hi Finance.
GO Transit riders voice concerns over costs of return-to-office order
Executive Director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta, Professor Murtaza Haider, who specializes in research work on transportation, housing and urban planning, emphasized the need for additional trains especially on busy corridors like Lakeshore West but highlighted the lack of capacity at Union Station.
How living close to Mom and Dad affects labour and housing markets
Where seniors live and who will be their primary caregiver will have a considerable impact on Canada’s housing needs
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/highway-407-buyback-talks-1.7626557
Murtaza Haider (Business) says in the decades since its sale, Ontario’s Highway 407 toll expressway has become a very valuable asset
Research leaders, rising stars recognized by Royal Society of Canada
Latest U of A inductees represent diverse fields from engineering and entrepreneurship to chemistry and climate justice.
Real estate regulator proves ineffective in case involving $10.5 million in missing trust deposits
Real Estate Council of Ontario takes credibility hit after brokerage firm iPro Realty mishandled millions of dollars
Overcoming pushback: Strategies for successful return-to-office mandates
HR must bridge gap between employee resistance and leadership demands with RTO — using clear goals, management support and flexibility, say experts
There’s Promise In Prefab — But First We Need The Big Builders (And Big Money) On Board
“On a per-capita basis, we are producing far less housing despite our intent, all the incentives, the industry's desire. The only way to change that is to try something radically different from what we have done in the past.”
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for real estate markets?
Murtaza Haider and Stephen Moranis: The road ahead may not be bumpy, but it will remain uncertain until the economic picture clears
Ontario is falling behind in new housing construction, and that’s a problem
Residential construction in Ontario is slowing, and other much less populated provinces are rapidly catching up
Canada's Future Growth with Murtaza Haider
Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Murtaza Haider who is the executive director of the newly established Cities Institute at The University of Alberta’s School of Business.
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
Prominent international ranking acknowledges significant contributions to sustainable development through research, teaching and community engagement.
New city-building institute at University of Alberta names its first executive director
The University of Alberta’s School of Business has named the first executive chair for a city-building institute.