Affordable Housing

• As governments pour billions into new affordable housing, existing units in disrepair

  Mercedes Rodriguez says she and her seven kids struggle to sleep at night because of the sounds of mice scurrying in the walls in her apartment in Montreal's east end.

  Canada

  May 28
  
• Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton

  Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.

  Politics

  Apr 15
  
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• Chronic homelessness climbs in Winnipeg, system facing ‘increasing strain’: report

  More than 8,200 people are living without stable housing in Winnipeg, according to a new report, which says the number of people becoming chronically homeless is on the rise.

  Canada

  Apr 13
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• Furry friends a barrier for rental housing, half of Manitoba pet owners report

  A survey found half of pet owners in Manitoba said they've felt like they were denied rental housing because they owned an animal.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• New Regina affordable housing project provides support to low-income single mothers

  Lilium Village, a project by Maybell Developments, is providing women with a feasible alternative to shelters by breaking down housing barriers.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• N.S. couple donates 46 acres for an ‘intentional community’ with affordable housing

  When Amy Hendricks and Paul Davie moved to Antigonish, N.S., from Yellowknife, they had a bit of a struggle on their hands: finding the right plot of land. 

  Canada

  Jan 5
• Saskatchewan provincial leaders discuss affordable housing at annual conference

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2025
• Housing starts declined 17% in October, CMHC says

  The annualized rate of housing starts fell 17 per cent in October compared with September, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2025
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• Housing minister mum on development fee cuts despite Liberal campaign vow

  The federal Housing Minister was non-committal in responding to questions about cutting development fees as campaigned on for the upcoming budget.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2025
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• Former Toronto councillor tapped to scale up Canada’s affordable housing stock

  The federal Liberals have placed their hopes for scaling up Canada's affordable housing stock in Ana Bailão, a former Toronto city councillor.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2025