Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi was in Vancouver representing one of 22 cities at Canada's Big City Mayors' Caucus (BCMC) May 30.

In a release, the BCMC said it is calling on its provincial, territorial and federal partners to confront the growing housing crisis across the country.

In its 2013 Spring Survey, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) found 83 per cent of respondents are comfortable with their loan to value ratio on their primary residence.

When it comes to debt, first-time homebuyers show the most concern at 65 per cent compared to 23 per cent of other homebuyers. Canadians seem to show a lot of concern for their neighbours as well with 41 per cent replying they were somewhat concerned with debt other Canadians hold down from 58 per cent in 2012.

It's no surprise home renovations are on the minds of many Canadians in spring. It is after all, a time of renewal.

But this year it appears more Canadians are in the reno mood according to findings in the Scotiabank Mortgage Landscape Study. It says 44 per cent of Canadian homeowners are planning significant renovations to their homes in the next two years.