Housing Crisis
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B.C. to streamline permitting, offer incentive to homeowners to rent secondary suitesThe B.C. government is chipping away at promises made under its multi-billion-dollar housing plan, announcing two new initiatives aimed at boosting supply and affordability.PoliticsSep 18
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Calgary city council approves strategy to address housing affordabilityCalgary's housing strategy was approved late Saturday after three days of public feedback and debate, with updated actions and one contentious item remaining in the plan.CanadaSep 17
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Mayors say housing crisis is ‘dire,’ ‘desperate.’ Is Ottawa doing enough?The mayors of Calgary and London, Ont., said they are welcoming federal funding programs dedicated to the building of new housing units, but added more needs to be done.CanadaSep 17
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Vancouver mayor says missing middle just a start, as critics say plan not bold enoughVancouver city council voted unanimously to change zoning and development bylaws to allow more "missing middle" housing that fills the gap between detached homes and apartments.PoliticsSep 15
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B.C. in a ‘good position’ for building with Ottawa’s new tax break: Housing ministerUrban planner Andy Yan, however, said he didn't "necessarily" think Ottawa's GST break would have a huge impact in Metro Vancouver.EconomySep 15
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GST removal on rental builds won’t lower prices any time soon, experts sayThe removal of GST for rentals in Canada is a welcome step to create more housing affordability but its impact on rents likely won't be felt any time soon, experts say.CanadaSep 15
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Ottawa axing GST on new rental apartment builds: ‘The right time’The federal government is removing the GST on all new apartment constructions in an effort to ease the financial burden on builders amid high interest rates.CanadaSep 14
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Boyle Street’s looming closure begs community to question: Do Edmonton’s most vulnerable matter?With Boyle Street needing to find a new home come Oct. 1, many homeless and vulnerable community members fear they will be left out on the street.CanadaSep 13
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Canada on pace to build fewer — not more — homes by 2030 target: CMHCThe report added that Canada’s population growth rate is set to fall after 2025, when the current immigration policy comes to an end and Canada sets new immigration targets.CanadaSep 13
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Trudeau calls on municipalities to ‘step-up’ on housing plansHousing Minister Sean Fraser says Canada needs to look at innovative ways to build more homes, including more factory-built homes.CanadaSep 13
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