More supply needed to ease housing price crunch, but always more to do, Freeland says
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the country needs a boost in the supply of housing to help make prices more affordable, but suggests there may be other steps governments can take. Speaking at a virtual […]
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Bank of Canada keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook
OTTAWA – The bank of Canada provided a rosy revision to its economic outlook Wednesday but kept its key rate at 0.25 per cent in a sign that it won’t count its chickens before they hatch. The improving conditions […]
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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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Experts, advocates say federal budget is hit and miss on housing
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 […]
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B.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 […]
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