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Housing Minister Gregor Robertson tours a Caivan modular home construction site in Nepean, Ont., on Sept. 14, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Over the past few decades, Canada has become one of the most regulated places in the world to build housing, writes Adrian Schut. Unsplash photograph by Josh Olalde
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Over the past few decades, Canada has become one of the most regulated places in the world to build housing, writes Adrian Schut. Unsplash photograph by Josh Olalde
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson. Prioritizing Indigenous housing is not a special interest, but a national responsibility, writes Margaret Pfoh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson. Prioritizing Indigenous housing is not a special interest, but a national responsibility, writes Margaret Pfoh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The 2025 budget renewed commitments to supportive and transitional housing but programs that have supported moderate-income households are set to expire, write Alexandra Doran and Yushu Zhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The 2025 budget renewed commitments to supportive and transitional housing but programs that have supported moderate-income households are set to expire, write Alexandra Doran and Yushu Zhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. A recent Senate committee report makes 12 recommendations to get more homes built quickly, including updating the GST rebate threshold, writes Sen. Clément Gignac. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. A recent Senate committee report makes 12 recommendations to get more homes built quickly, including updating the GST rebate threshold, writes Sen. Clément Gignac. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KATE KOPLOVICH | January 28, 2026
Emissions reductions in our homes ultimately depend on Canadians and their ability to invest in upgrades, writes Kate Koplovich. Unsplash photograph by Anju Ravindranath
Opinion | BY KATE KOPLOVICH | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY KATE KOPLOVICH | January 28, 2026
Emissions reductions in our homes ultimately depend on Canadians and their ability to invest in upgrades, writes Kate Koplovich. Unsplash photograph by Anju Ravindranath
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 6, 2023
Green Party MP Mike Morrice, seen here in December 2021, has called on the government to scrap a 1990s-era tax exemption that allows some of Canada's largest landlords to avoid paying corporate taxes, and he has cross-party support. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 6, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 6, 2023
Green Party MP Mike Morrice, seen here in December 2021, has called on the government to scrap a 1990s-era tax exemption that allows some of Canada's largest landlords to avoid paying corporate taxes, and he has cross-party support. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has defended the lack of new funding for affordable housing in the 2023 federal budget, pointing to the billions of dollars announced in the previous budget, including the Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy, and the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
News | BY STUART BENSON | April 5, 2023
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has defended the lack of new funding for affordable housing in the 2023 federal budget, pointing to the billions of dollars announced in the previous budget, including the Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy, and the Housing Accelerator Fund. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | March 6, 2023
Opinion | March 6, 2023
Opinion | March 6, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | March 1, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in Ottawa. So, what is the recipe for further progress against income inequality and poverty, writes Michael Hatfield. 'Build on the success of these recent policies which have been supported by federal and provincial governments of all political stripes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | March 1, 2023
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HATFIELD | March 1, 2023
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured in Ottawa. So, what is the recipe for further progress against income inequality and poverty, writes Michael Hatfield. 'Build on the success of these recent policies which have been supported by federal and provincial governments of all political stripes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. A new survey says less than one-third of Gen Z Canadians report they are satisfied with the economy, with only 38 per cent reporting Canada was living up to the value of democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 20, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. A new survey says less than one-third of Gen Z Canadians report they are satisfied with the economy, with only 38 per cent reporting Canada was living up to the value of democracy. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
Sean Fraser
As Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recognized on Nov. 1 when announcing Canada’s new expanded immigration targets, Canada needs a lot more people to address the labour shortage, writes Mark Kenney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
Opinion | BY MARK KENNEY | January 23, 2023
Sean Fraser
As Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recognized on Nov. 1 when announcing Canada’s new expanded immigration targets, Canada needs a lot more people to address the labour shortage, writes Mark Kenney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen makes a housing announcement in Ottawa on June 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen makes a housing announcement in Ottawa on June 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 13, 2023
P.E.I. Liberal MP Sean Casey, centre, says his province has been leading per capita population growth in Canada for years, but that it has lost its competitive advantage on affordability as housing costs have skyrocketed. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 13, 2023
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | January 13, 2023
P.E.I. Liberal MP Sean Casey, centre, says his province has been leading per capita population growth in Canada for years, but that it has lost its competitive advantage on affordability as housing costs have skyrocketed. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 9, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has proposed to quickly grow housing supply by expediting construction. While boosting development saw Doug Ford face an environmental backlash, observers say Poilievre may need to be more mindful of jurisdictional issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 9, 2023
News | BY IAN CAMPBELL | January 9, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has proposed to quickly grow housing supply by expediting construction. While boosting development saw Doug Ford face an environmental backlash, observers say Poilievre may need to be more mindful of jurisdictional issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHAD THIESSEN | December 5, 2022
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 15. The 2022 budget included a 10-year $72-billion commitment to housing, including $1.5-billion over two years to expand the successful Rapid Housing Initiative, writes Chad Thiessen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CHAD THIESSEN | December 5, 2022
Opinion | BY CHAD THIESSEN | December 5, 2022
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 15. The 2022 budget included a 10-year $72-billion commitment to housing, including $1.5-billion over two years to expand the successful Rapid Housing Initiative, writes Chad Thiessen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FENN | November 30, 2022
Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured on Nov. 22. The federal government has historically been reluctant to pledge long-term federal revenues to the municipal sector, whether through programs or directly, writes Michael Fenn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FENN | November 30, 2022
Opinion | BY MICHAEL FENN | November 30, 2022
Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured on Nov. 22. The federal government has historically been reluctant to pledge long-term federal revenues to the municipal sector, whether through programs or directly, writes Michael Fenn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 21, 2022
Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in a Hill scrum, said, 'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' in an Infrastructure Canada press release on Nov. 15, in response to a report on chronic homelessness released by Auditor General Karen Hogan earlier that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade