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Upzoning and housing affordability
With the 2022 municipal elections now in sight—and a housing affordability crisis that’s as bad as ever—the City of Vancouver has embarked on two new…
Fast Facts: Provincial budget should help people, planet in need
Previously published by the Winnipeg Free Press January 25, 2022 My partner and I ushered 2022 during frigid temperatures trying to protect our two…
What can governments do to combat inflation? A lot
Tackling inflation can be part of a public-led recovery—it only requires government to reduce or maintain prices in areas they control.
The post-pandemic future: More supportive housing for semi-independent seniors
As our population ages, let’s rely less on long-term care and more on supportive housing:a cost-effective way for semi-independent seniors to live with dignity and independence.
Next steps for federal housing policy: A look at 2021 election promises
New measures may help somewhat on the margins, but more fundamental changes in tax and regulatory policies will be needed to close the growing gap in housing.
Providing Housing for All in Nova Scotia: It is about more than housing supply
Critical elements for a housing secure Nova Scotia
Platform Crunch: The Bloc’s election commitments
A dive into what the Bloc Québécois has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: The Green Party platform
We dive into what the Green Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Platform Crunch: Parties don’t get it—renting is not a phase
It’s time to shift the housing debate.
Platform Crunch: Liberals release costed platform
We dive into what the Liberal Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
Fact Check: Affordable rental housing isn’t affordable
As always, the devil is in the details.
Platform Crunch: Conservatives release five key planks
We dive into what the Conservative Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
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