Affordable Housing Crisis

• Calgary, Edmonton leaders raise concerns about Bill 20 despite new housing provisions

  On Wednesday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver announced several provisions in Bill 20 that aim to accelerate affordable housing construction across the province.

  Canada

  May 8, 2024
  
• Affordable housing announcements get mixed reviews in Edmonton

  A plan by the federal government to combat the affordable housing crunch across the country is coming under scrutiny in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024
  
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• Non-profit coalition seeks green light from Hamilton for supportive housing portfolio

  A 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.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Hamilton politicians endorse roadmap to build hundreds of affordable housing units annually

  A 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.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Advocates say Nova Scotia budget neglects affordable housing crisis

  The 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.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
• N.S. homes used as short-term rentals not available to those in need, advocacy group says

  Bill 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.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
• Housing affordability in Ontario has eroded faster than any province amid COVID-19: report

  Generation 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.

  Economy

  May 18, 2022
• 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.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
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• B.C.’s housing inventory lacking ‘right supply’ to resolve affordable housing crisis

  The 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.

  Politics

  Mar 23, 2022
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• Board proposes framework to increase Ontario’s housing options, affordability

  The Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2021