74 affordable housing units announced for downtown Calgary
The federal government committed $9.77 million for Calgary’s new affordable housing property on Tuesday. Continue reading
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing: Would copying New Zealand’s foreign buyers ban help?
Is housing about making money or having a place to live? It’s time to talk, says the Canada Research Chair in urban change and social inclusion. Continue reading
Hamilton’s share of provincial affordable housing dollars: $29 million
The funding, said MPP Donna Skelly, will help streamline the system and address issues. Continue reading
Planned east London emergency youth shelter gets $3M funding boost from Ottawa
The Youth Opportunities Unlimited Housing First Youth Shelter will contain 30 bedrooms for young adults aged 16 to 24. Continue reading
Province, feds invest $450M into affordable housing in Saskatchewan
Those who need an affordable place to call home can count on long-term funding for community housing in Saskatchewan as a result of a new agreement. Continue reading
Liberals set to legislate a ‘right to housing’ through omnibus budget bill
The federal Liberals are using their omnibus budget bill to legislate a “right to housing” and the requirements on future government to not drop the concept. Continue reading
CMHC wants to raise $100M from private sources for affordable housing
CMHC’s corporate plan released last month set the ambitious goal of providing Canadians with homes they can afford and meet their needs by 2030. Continue reading
Vancouver councillor calls for end to financial incentives to developers under rental program
Coun. Jean Swanson says the Rental 100 program isn’t actually creating affordable rentals in the city. Continue reading
Vancouver city council considers scrapping rental housing incentive program over high rents
The Rental 100 program gives breaks to developers for setting aside rental units, but critics say it’s not creating affordable housing. Continue reading
Micro suites offer affordable alternative to Lower Mainland seniors
“It’s small, but it’s livable, we’re very happy here,” said tenant Terry Murphy. Continue reading