Affordability
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Saskatchewan NDP outline party priorities ahead of fall sittingHealthcare and cost of living were outlined as the Saskatchewan NDP's priorities ahead of the fall sitting.CanadaSep 26
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COMMENTARY: When a big lead in the polls isn’t quite what it seemsThe Conservatives still face a significant vote efficiency problem. The weakness in the Conservative's nine-point lead lies not in its magnitude but in its distribution.CommentarySep 22
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GST removal on rental builds won’t lower prices any time soon, experts sayThe removal of GST for rentals in Canada is a welcome step to create more housing affordability but its impact on rents likely won't be felt any time soon, experts say.CanadaSep 15
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‘Home is here’: Hundreds seek to be heard about housing at Calgary city hallDubbed “Home is Here,” the new strategy aims to address a housing crisis that is only getting worse in the city.CanadaSep 14
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Winnipegger pushes for affordability as election highlights cost of livingAffordability is a key election issue. For one Winnipeg mother, it is something she's actively working to tackle in creative ways.CanadaSep 12
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Lethbridge post-secondary student groups concerned about rising costsPost-secondary students are feeling the economic pressure, between rising food costs and increased tuition, as they head back to school.EconomySep 11
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N.S. affordability crisis deepens as gap between living wage, minimum wage grows: reportA new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the living wage in Halifax is $26.50, over $11 more than the minimum wage.CanadaSep 7
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‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spendingThe rising cost of groceries and school supplies has Canadian parents re-evaluating how and where they’re spending their money this school year.ConsumerSep 4
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As Canada contemplates capping international students, what impact do they have on our country?Saint Mary's University hopes to add nearly 900 units to help address housing challenges. 'You don't want to bring people here and not be able to give them a place to live.'CanadaAug 29
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Manitoba NDP pledge higher rent credit, tighter controls on rent hikesManitoba New Democrats are promising to increase a tax credit for renters and make it harder for landlords to raise rents above the province's annual guideline.PoliticsAug 25
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