Affordable Housing Crisis
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Calgary, Edmonton leaders raise concerns about Bill 20 despite new housing provisionsOn Wednesday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver announced several provisions in Bill 20 that aim to accelerate affordable housing construction across the province.CanadaMay 8
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Affordable housing announcements get mixed reviews in EdmontonA plan by the federal government to combat the affordable housing crunch across the country is coming under scrutiny in Edmonton.CanadaApr 4
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Non-profit coalition seeks green light from Hamilton for supportive housing portfolioA group of Hamilton non-profits are bringing a portfolio of around 400 units to city councillors in the hopes of getting support to help unlock provincial and federal support.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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Hamilton politicians endorse roadmap to build hundreds of affordable housing units annuallyA series of short-term and long-term goals over the next decade in a housing sustainability roadmap has been given a thumbs by city politicians.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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Advocates say Nova Scotia budget neglects affordable housing crisisThe Nova Scotia government's budget allocates $21.6 million to offer 1,000 more people rent subsidies, and $8.2 million to emergency and overnight shelters.CanadaMar 24, 2023
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N.S. homes used as short-term rentals not available to those in need, advocacy group saysBill Stewart of Neighbours Speak Up says since the groups inception four years ago, he has seen how short-term rentals have "really impacted housing" in Nova Scotia.CanadaOct 13, 2022
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Housing affordability in Ontario has eroded faster than any province amid COVID-19: reportGeneration Squeeze found that with current home prices, a new homebuyer would have to work full-time for nearly 22 years to save up enough money for a 20 per cent down payment.EconomyMay 18, 2022
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New temporary shelter with 42 beds opens in Penticton, B.C.The Province, through BC Housing, provided approximately $2.1 million for the construction of the new shelter and will provide approximately $1.7 million in annual funding.HealthApr 7, 2022
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B.C.’s housing inventory lacking ‘right supply’ to resolve affordable housing crisisThe report shows that the province’s population grew 7.6 per cent while the number of dwellings grew 7.2 per cent between 2016 and 2021.PoliticsMar 23, 2022
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Board proposes framework to increase Ontario’s housing options, affordabilityThe Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario.CanadaDec 14, 2021
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