Renting

• Winnipeg development faces pushback over affordable units from advocates, neighbours

  Advocates say the development uses a metric to assess affordability inconsistent with municipal and provincial policy, resulting in rents most in the neighbourhood can't afford.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
• On the Brink: Halifax-area landlords say housing crisis is harming them too

  Two landlords in the Halifax area are calling for government solutions to the housing crisis, saying they’re not equipped to absorb extra costs as the cost of living rises.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• Regina hosts rental education program that provides tools, education on renting

  The Newo Yotina Friendship Centre hosted a rental education program to give participants the opportunity to know their rights and responsibilities.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2023
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• Alberta tenants demonstrate ahead of throne speech as provincial rents soar

  Renters in Alberta having to deal with astronomical rent increases appear to be left out in the cold after Monday’s throne speech.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
• ‘Do I start packing?’: Manitoba renters struggle to keep up, demand change

  Rent increases have pushed more than a few into survival mode. Advocates and tenants demand action, saying Manitoba could fix this crisis, which is leaving many without a home.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2023
• ‘Home is here’: Hundreds seek to be heard about housing at Calgary city hall

  Dubbed “Home is Here,” the new strategy aims to address a housing crisis that is only getting worse in the city.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• Should Canadians offer up spare rooms to help with housing crunch?

  The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation forecasts a need for 3.5 million more homes by 2030 than the country is on track to build. 

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
• As Montreal’s housing crisis persists, advocates take aim at no-pet clauses in leases

  The Montreal SPCA's director of animal advocacy, says no-pet clauses result in a sad parade of surrendered animals this time of year ahead of Quebec's July 1 moving day.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
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• Calgary city council rejects housing affordability plan

  In a 7-8 vote, council ended the housing and affordability task force’s work without moving forward on any of their recommendations.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Souls Harbour opens new affordable housing for women, children in Nova Scotia

  A new affordable housing project has officially opened its doors along Nova Scotia's eastern shore to help women and children who are at risk of becoming homeless.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023