Affordability

• Manitobans weigh in on the 2024 provincial budget

  Global News and 680 CJOB spoke with four Manitobans about their priorities, what they are happy to see and what they think is missing on provincial budget day.

  Politics

  Apr 2
  
• Will counting rent for credit score help if home prices stay high? What we know

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week the measures would aim to amend the Canadian Mortgage Charter in an effort to make it more fair for renters.

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
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• Trudeau proposes new reforms for renters amid housing crunch

  Justin Trudeau said in an announcement Wednesday that the new reforms will "make the playing field fairer for renters," as homeownership continues to be out of reach for many.

  Canada

  Mar 27
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• Calgary to explore alternative to local access fees on electricity

  Calgary city council voted in favour of a proposal explore alternatives to local access fees that have been causing swings in electricity bills.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• Gas prices rise across Canada, data shows. How can you save at the pump?

  According to data released on Monday, gas prices rose across Canada in March. How can consumers save some money while filling up at the pump?

  Money

  Mar 18
• N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it’s a ‘good news story’

  Higgs told reporters Tuesday that his $75-million program to help make life more affordable should be seen as a "good news story."

  Politics

  Feb 28
• After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios

  As rents rise and former industrial neighbourhoods are redeveloped, some artists are being priced out or evicted as the community searches for creative solutions. 

  Economy

  Feb 11
• Affordability is top concern for Canadians as Parliament resumes: poll

  Affordability issues are front of mind for Canadians as Parliament resumes for the winter sitting, and immigration has joined the top issues, according to Ipsos.

  Canada

  Jan 29
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• Economics, affordability top agenda as Liberal cabinet meets in Montreal

  Officials say Prime Minister Trudeau will be focusing on policies that help Canada's middle class as he prepares to chair a three-day cabinet retreat in Montreal.

  Canada

  Jan 21
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• These Canadians are ditching their cars for bicycles – even in the winter

  The cost of owning and driving a car in Canada is not worth it for many Canadians, who are ditching their automobiles in favour of bicycles — even in the winter months.

  Canada

  Jan 13