Etiket: affordability
Ministerial retreat | Federal ministers to focus on economy and affordability
(Ottawa) One of the federal government’s priorities for the coming year is to attract new international grocers to Canada in order to increase competition and lower prices, Industry Minister François…
Housing and affordability highlighted in next economic update
(Ottawa) Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government’s fall economic update will focus on housing and affordability, while maintaining a fiscally responsible framework. Posted at 5:01 p.m. At a press…
Housing crisis | Sustainable affordability is the way to go
In response to Isabelle Melançon’s letter on the housing crisis, “So that the crisis does not become perpetual”1published on July 20 Posted at 12:45 a.m. Updated at 12:00 p.m. Richard…
Federal Housing Advocate confirms lack of affordability and availability
The new Federal Housing Advocate confirms the problems of housing affordability and the lack of options available for housing, particularly for low-income households, across the country. The new Federal Defender,…
Mortgage changes won’t improve affordability, CMHC says
(Toronto) The head of the Canadian housing agency says measures such as extending mortgage amortizations and changing the eligibility threshold for an insured mortgage are not the answer to housing…
Housing market affordability could deteriorate, CMHC fears
(Toronto) When Bob Dugan looks to the future of Canada’s housing market, he doesn’t see the rosy picture that many aspire to. Updated yesterday at 5:59 p.m. Tara Deschamps The…
Housing market affordability is on track to deteriorate, CMHC warns
When Bob Dugan looks to the future of the Canadian housing market, he doesn’t see the rosy picture that many aspire to. “I’m actually worried that affordability will get worse,…
Affordability in the real estate market is on the way to deterioration, warns CMHC
(Toronto) Canada’s federal housing agency fears affordability will deteriorate unless the country soon addresses supply issues and puts in place other measures for the sector. Posted at 3:46 p.m. The…
Living in Residence: 3 Affordability Factors to Consider
You are considering moving into a seniors’ residence but this question tickles you: can I afford it? What if it was more accessible than you think? Here are three factors…
A rent registry to maintain housing affordability
It is through transparency and the sharing of data on the rental market that the soaring rent prices in Quebec can be curbed, estimates the organization Vivre en ville, which…
Vivre en Ville creates its own rent registry to maintain housing affordability
The community organization Vivre en Ville is launching its own rent register today, where the monthly amount paid by tenants of more than 15,400 housing units in Quebec has already…
[Chronique] Slow return to affordability
With the Bank of Canada taking a break and spring approaching, the first signs of improving affordability are appearing. Affordability remains an issue, however. The impact of the correction in…
[Chronique de Gérard Bérubé] Difficult return to affordability
The return to affordable housing will not be so simple. “While lack of affordability is a widespread problem, there can be no single solution: providing financial assistance and building more…
Small glimmer of hope for property affordability
Despite rising interest rates, properties for sale are starting to get a little more affordable again across Canada, according to the latest data compiled by Ratehub. Posted at 7:00 a.m.…
Food affordability | A committee will investigate the price hike
(Ottawa) At the instigation of the NDP, a committee of the House of Commons will study the increase in the cost of the grocery basket for Canadians. Posted at 8:04…
Chevy | The electric Equinox will focus on its affordability
“We are at a turning point where electric vehicles will be a popular choice for the next generation of customers and the electric Equinox will lead the charge for us.…
Longueuil is tackling the housing affordability crisis and hopes that the next government will also make it a priority.
It is with numerous tools, innovative ideas and concrete solutions that the City of Longueuil intends to contribute to meeting the housing challenges on its territory. “For cities to achieve…
The electric Equinox will focus on its affordability
“We are at a turning point where electric vehicles will be a popular choice for the next generation of customers and the electric Equinox will lead the charge for us.…
Deciphering the affordability crisis to solve it
This text is part of the special booklet For a housing reform Housing affordability is at the heart of the Metropolitan Housing Policy project presented by the Montreal Metropolitan Community…
Housing Affordability in Quebec | Our future in mind, outside the established framework
For decades, to respond to housing-related problems, we have been calling for more funding from the governments of Quebec and Ottawa for the construction of social housing or even the…