Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations
Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes.
Atlantic Canada’s cities see recent population surge as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal lose thousands to other regions: StatsCan
MPs, strategists, and advocates reflect on the challenges and opportunities brought about by a population surge in Atlantic Canada’s urban centres.
Poilievre’s ‘carrot and stick’ housing plan more appealing to voters than Ontario’s new homebuilding law, says pollster
Greg Lyle says plan to build homes faster enjoys ‘strong support,’ but that the Conservatives’ approach to housing echoes the Liberal stance on healthcare funding.
To ease the housing crisis, keep building outside the box
Ready-to-assemble modular housing is the solution. These purpose-built, pre-fabricated homes are easily shipped and assembled on-site, and have been gaining increasing exposure in recent years.
Unlocking affordable infrastructure through tax-free municipal bonds
Despite infrastructure’s long life, many municipalities are cautious about debt financing, even when offered attractive matching capital grants by other levels of government.
Affordable shelter, fertilizer emissions, and tourism topped lobbying issues in busiest October since 2018
YWCA Canada is calling for increased funding under the National Housing Strategy for a grants-based system to fully fund shelters that are specifically dedicated to women and gender-diverse people.
