Federal Budget 2021: Liberals top up long term plan for affordable housing
OTTAWA – The federal government topped up its housing and infrastructure plans in Monday’s budget, but held back on an overhaul as homes and cities grow increasingly unaffordable. In the first budget in more than two years, […]
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OTTAWA – Experts and advocates say countrywide government measures aimed at putting housing within reach of more Canadians mark a step in the right direction, despite a few misses and ham-fisted moves. Monday’s federal budget […]
Read More about Experts, advocates say federal budget is hit and miss on housingB.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housing
VICTORIA — The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan program for builders of affordable housing. Housing Minister David Eby said Thursday the financing will be offered to private developers and community […]
Read More about B.C. puts $2B toward low interest loans for builders of affordable housingThe Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launch campaign to stop construction industry tax fraud
The Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launched their campaign to stop construction industry tax fraud and end illegal worksites. The council states that tax fraud “cheats hardworking craftspeople out of their rightful pay and benefits and forces […]
Read More about The Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario launch campaign to stop construction industry tax fraudFederal government unveils $1.5 billion plan to boost green building
OTTAWA — Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna is announcing a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction. The five-year plan aims to save energy and cut pollution while creating jobs, […]
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