Starting following fall you won’t see the description “master bedroom” in real estate listings. According to Canadian Real Estate Association, that terminology may have a perceivable connection to slavery. The decision was based on feedback that CREA received from its members and boards.

“There is no definitive historical proof showing the term “master”, when used in real estate to describe rooms of a home, is associated with slavery; however, the term’s relationship to slavery and its male centricity has caused concern”, says CREA in its post.  

When changes take effect, you’ll see the “primary bedroom” description. Those changes will not affect the French provinces. “Chambre principal” will continue to be used.