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No action against Nova Scotia rent loophole out of fears for housing supply: minister

May 16, 2025 No Comments

The minister responsible for Nova Scotia’s rental property rules says her department won’t crack down on instances of abuse involving fixed-term rent leases because it doesn’t want to affect the housing supply.

Gregor Robertson, minister of housing and infrastructure and minister

New housing minister says he’ll ‘leverage’ past as Vancouver mayor in role

May 14, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s new housing minister says he didn’t have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver — the country’s most expensive housing market.

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official

May 7, 2025 No Comments

A provincial official acknowledged Tuesday that some Nova Scotia landlords are abusing fixed-term leases, but the government is not looking to change tenancy law because there could be “unintended consequences.”

Liberal election win: What it means for Canada’s policies and economy

April 29, 2025 No Comments

The Liberals, under the new leadership of Mark Carney, have secured a fourth consecutive term in office following Monday’s federal election, forming another minority government.

Singh pledges low-interest, government-backed mortgages for first-time homebuyers

March 31, 2025 No Comments

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is proposing a new government-backed mortgage program to help more Canadians get into the housing market—particularly first-time buyers who have been priced out in recent years.

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

February 25, 2025 2 Comments

He wasn’t on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump’s shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night’s French-language debate.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration

February 24, 2025 No Comments

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines.

Housing initiatives take centre stage in Fall Economic Statement amid political turmoil

December 16, 2024 No Comments

It was a dramatic day in Ottawa as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet just hours before she was scheduled to deliver the government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES).

Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser

Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won’t seek re-election

December 16, 2024 No Comments

Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he will not be running in the next federal election, citing family reasons.

N.S. Tories seek ‘fresh’ mandate in Tuesday’s election to negotiate with Ottawa

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he’s given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.

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