Since the House of Commons returned for its fall sitting, affordability has topped the agenda. The government introduced the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act to spur construction of new apartment buildings and increase competition among grocery retailers, and also increased the amount of low-cost financing available to developers and builders … Read More
To reduce energy costs and climate risks faced by low-income households, the federal government should establish a new free retrofit program aimed at making about 100,000 homes per year more affordable, energy efficient and climate resilient. Low-income households are more likely to live in older, drafty homes without air conditioning. … Read More
The ongoing affordability crisis has brought into sharp focus the need for fairness and justice when it comes to the economic and societal transformations that will be required to achieve climate goals. Governments do need to act on the affordability issue. But backtracking on climate policies is not the answer. … Read More
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