Housing Shortage
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Tying immigration to homes a ‘good’ idea but not a fix-all: Housing ministerHousing Minister Sean Fraser says he supports tying the number of immigrants to Canada with the number of homes built; an idea Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing.CanadaJan 15
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B.C. seniors at risk of ‘catastrophic’ evictions, advocate saysData compiled and released by Metro Vancouver this month show the BC Housing wait-list for social housing has 18,865 households on it, with seniors and families in most need.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Will ‘wartime’ home program work in Hamilton, Ont.? Market analysts raise questionsThe federal government dusted off a Second World War-era plan to up the pace of home construction in Canada, but some local specialists are unsure whether it's a fit for Hamilton.PoliticsDec 17, 2023
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Housing minister suggests immigration ‘reforms’ should be consideredHis comments come as the government is dusting off a Second World War-era housing plan to ignite the pace of home construction in Canada.CanadaDec 12, 2023
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Amid housing crisis, many cities have vacant residential land: StatCanWhile there are many reasons behind a housing crisis, the report suggest that availability of land is not prime among them in some cities.CanadaOct 26, 2023
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Nova Scotia government lays out plan to reduce 41,000-home shortage by 2028Housing Minister John Lohr announced the province will make $1-billion in investments over the next five years “to create the conditions” for additional housing.CanadaOct 23, 2023
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Canada’s ‘community land trust renaissance’: How people are taking control of their housingAcross the country, residents have been quietly forming community land trusts, giving people hope and a say over the future of their neighbourhoods.FeaturesOct 14, 2023
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Winter house-sitters’ pursuit of snowbird home highlights Ontario’s housing, economic crunchA Haldimand County couple have taken the unusual route of posting a classified ad on a dedicated website seeking a house-sitting gig this winter.CanadaOct 12, 2023
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B.C. pledges $61 million to help cities meet new housing density targetsThe province is expected to unveil new legislation this fall superseding municipal zoning to allow more densification as a part of its plan to address a critical housing shortage.PoliticsSep 22, 2023
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Nova Scotia buys motel to help ease housing shortages faced by health-care workersThe site is to include up to 12 one-bedroom units along with six townhouses suitable for families, with rent to be based on income.CanadaSep 11, 2023
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