Affordable Housing
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Saskatchewan provincial leaders discuss affordable housing at annual conferenceThe SRA State of Real Estate conference is underway, and the cost of new homes are on the rise. It’s good news for current homeowners, but some are concerned about future buyers.CanadaDec 9
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Housing starts declined 17% in October, CMHC saysThe annualized rate of housing starts fell 17 per cent in October compared with September, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says.CanadaNov 18
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Housing minister mum on development fee cuts despite Liberal campaign vowThe federal Housing Minister was non-committal in responding to questions about cutting development fees as campaigned on for the upcoming budget.CanadaOct 14
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Former Toronto councillor tapped to scale up Canada’s affordable housing stockThe federal Liberals have placed their hopes for scaling up Canada's affordable housing stock in Ana Bailão, a former Toronto city councillor.CanadaSep 15
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Housing affordability in Canada is getting worse, federal records sayNew internal government documents shed more light on Canada's struggling housing climate as middle and lower-income households struggle with affordability.EconomySep 12
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Not fast enough: More homes are being built, but targets still far off, says CMHCA new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows some markets in Canada are seeing more construction than others, with Toronto sharply declining.EconomySep 9
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Poilievre calling on Carney to adopt Conservative’s plans to tackle housingConservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to address the housing crisis with his plans including tax reductions and other incentives.ConsumerSep 9
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N.S. given mixed review on overhaul of housing for people with disabilitiesAn independent monitor says Nova Scotia is making progress in some aspects of its plan to move people with disabilities out of institutions and off waitlists for community housing.CanadaAug 1
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Keheewin residents say surplus school site housing project concerns going unheardAn affordable housing project in south Edmonton continues to be met with pushback from community members, who say its size and location isn't appropriate.CanadaJul 24
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Alberta, Ottawa putting $203M to building over 2,300 new affordable housing unitsThe province said the funding will go to 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built, ranging from student housing in Edmonton to units in Calgary for the homeless.MoneyJul 11
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