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Both Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are pitching housing platforms aimed at speeding up development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Opinion | BY STEPHEN HWANG | January 29, 2025
We need to focus resources on interventions that can rapidly reduce homelessness in a way that is apparent to the average Canadian walking down the street, writes Stephen Hwang. Unsplash photograph by Nathan Dumlao
Opinion | BY STEPHEN HWANG | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY STEPHEN HWANG | January 29, 2025
We need to focus resources on interventions that can rapidly reduce homelessness in a way that is apparent to the average Canadian walking down the street, writes Stephen Hwang. Unsplash photograph by Nathan Dumlao
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONI VARONE | January 29, 2025
A condominium tower in Ottawa’s Greenboro neighbourhood. Homeownership should not be viewed as an unattainable aspiration; it is imperative that all levels of government recognize and respect their roles in mitigating the housing crisis, writes ISG Senator Toni Varone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONI VARONE | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONI VARONE | January 29, 2025
A condominium tower in Ottawa’s Greenboro neighbourhood. Homeownership should not be viewed as an unattainable aspiration; it is imperative that all levels of government recognize and respect their roles in mitigating the housing crisis, writes ISG Senator Toni Varone. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARA BEYER, MARGARET FLYNN | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Much of Canada’s housing strategy rests on providing funding to private builders, but this approach cannot be the cornerstone of the national plan, write Sara Beyer and Margaret Flynn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SARA BEYER, MARGARET FLYNN | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY SARA BEYER, MARGARET FLYNN | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Much of Canada’s housing strategy rests on providing funding to private builders, but this approach cannot be the cornerstone of the national plan, write Sara Beyer and Margaret Flynn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith released a video on Jan. 20 in which he said obstacles to affordable housing include 'too much red tape, too many different restrictive planning and zoning rules, and too many administrative delays.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN HUTCHINSON | January 29, 2025
Without effective action, housing affordability will worsen, putting homeownership further out of reach for ordinary Canadians, writes John Hutchinson. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
Opinion | BY JOHN HUTCHINSON | January 29, 2025
Opinion | BY JOHN HUTCHINSON | January 29, 2025
Without effective action, housing affordability will worsen, putting homeownership further out of reach for ordinary Canadians, writes John Hutchinson. Pexels photograph by Thirdman
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a $5.5-million call for proposals to fund projects in flood mapping science, hydrologic prediction, and climate adaptation on Sept. 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | April 8, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced a $5.5-million call for proposals to fund projects in flood mapping science, hydrologic prediction, and climate adaptation on Sept. 21, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | April 8, 2024
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Opinion | April 8, 2024
Opinion | April 8, 2024
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Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller, left, and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Walking the extra mile to provide a warm welcome is in the DNA of communities across the country, but we need more leadership from the federal government, write Emilio Rodriguez and Allan Reesor-McDowell. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 27, 2024. If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Fraser truly want to help more people across Canada afford their homes, the upcoming federal budget must commit to a national acquisition fund, write the authors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 27, 2024. If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Fraser truly want to help more people across Canada afford their homes, the upcoming federal budget must commit to a national acquisition fund, write the authors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Critiques of the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy highlight that it has been great for profiteers, but not for affordable housing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Critiques of the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy highlight that it has been great for profiteers, but not for affordable housing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. There is a simple step the federal government can take that won't cost taxpayers anything, but could save Canadians an estimated $6.5-billion over four years, writes Kevin Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. There is a simple step the federal government can take that won't cost taxpayers anything, but could save Canadians an estimated $6.5-billion over four years, writes Kevin Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Canada's federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Canada's federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, left, at a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. There is a very strong economic case for changing Canada’s restrictive mortgage rules in order to spur new supply immediately, writes Kevin Lee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, left, at a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. There is a very strong economic case for changing Canada’s restrictive mortgage rules in order to spur new supply immediately, writes Kevin Lee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
Josh Mbandi, left, is an Ontario regional affairs adviser to Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser, while Sebastian Clarke, right, is director of operations and engagements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
Josh Mbandi, left, is an Ontario regional affairs adviser to Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser, while Sebastian Clarke, right, is director of operations and engagements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAM KOLIAS, JONATHAN LI, PHILIP FRASER | January 31, 2024
As Housing Minister Sean Fraser has said, the math has to work for developers to move new projects ahead. Fostering a positive climate for developers and investors is also critical, write Sam Kolias, Jonathan Li, and Philip Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SAM KOLIAS, JONATHAN LI, PHILIP FRASER | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY SAM KOLIAS, JONATHAN LI, PHILIP FRASER | January 31, 2024
As Housing Minister Sean Fraser has said, the math has to work for developers to move new projects ahead. Fostering a positive climate for developers and investors is also critical, write Sam Kolias, Jonathan Li, and Philip Fraser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade