Tecumseh loses $3.2M over fourplex refusal
Tecumseh council's decision to reject 'as-of-right' fourplex housing has cost the town $3.2M in federal funds and jeopardizes millions more. A councillor calls it 'extremely disappointing.'
Tecumseh council's decision to reject 'as-of-right' fourplex housing has cost the town $3.2M in federal funds and jeopardizes millions more. A councillor calls it 'extremely disappointing.'
The Town of Tecumseh must revise its housing strategy within 37 days or forfeit $3.2 million in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money, warns CMHC.
Alberta Municipalities calls on the federal government to avoid reducing off-site levy contributions in its housing grant program, arguing cuts would hinder infrastructure for new homes. Learn more about the funding dispute.
BILD warns Ontario's housing starts could halve by 2030 without intervention. A proposed HST cut on new homes aims to save jobs and billions in revenue. Read the analysis.
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Evictions from Toronto Community Housing have surged to a 10-year high, raising urgent calls for more leniency and support for vulnerable tenants. Learn about the crisis and the push for policy change.
The entry of major private developers into Montreal's social housing sector is raising concerns about affordability and long-term impacts. Learn about the potential risks and community response.
A Richmond transition home family receives a last-minute Christmas miracle with a tree and gifts, thanks to community support and the Richmond Christmas Fund. See how donations make a difference.
Saskatoon shifts federal funding to purchase empty lots for affordable housing projects after a First Nation partnership stalls. The city aims to prepare sites for Indigenous-led developments to combat homelessness.
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The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
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A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
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Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
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The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.