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Housing policy news: August 2024

25 Sep 2024 – Highlights: Federal government launches the Canada Public Land Bank; B.C. Human Rights Commissioner report highlights housing as a top issue; Ontario mayors call on the province to tackle the homelessness and opioid crisis; B.C. court overturns eviction of social housing tenant who owed $45 in unpair rent; wins and losses of advocates and municipalities to address rising renovictions; Quebec Housing Minister unveils new housing strategy; Municipal plans for sanctioned encampments.

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What a strong Renters’ Bill of Rights could mean for renters across Canada

19 Sep 2024 – the federal government released a Blueprint for a Renters’ Bill of Rights – an important measure that could move the needle on Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Here, we outline key recommendations for what a strong Renters Bill of Rights must include, our assessment of the government’s blueprint, and highlighted upcoming opportunities for communities to support the establishment of strong standard protections for renters across the country.

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Renters’ bill of rights blueprint provides an important foundation for renter protections, but lacks teeth to make a meaningful impact 

16 Sep 2024 – Today, the federal government released a new Blueprint for a Renters’ Bill of Rights – a critical measure that could help address Canada’s housing affordability crisis by strengthening protections for renters across the country. 

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Housing policy news: July 2024

8 Aug 2024 – Highlights: CCHR sends federal government recommendations for Renters’ Bill of Rights; New housing support available for Nova Scotians feeling gender-based violence; More Ontario renters are disputing own-use eviction applications; Manitoba is investigating mass evictions from apartment building in Winnipeg; Calgary announces new affordable housing initiative; Province launches website to protect renters from bad-faith evictions.

Housing policy news – June 2024
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Housing policy news: June 2024

30 Jun 2024 – Highlights: Federal government launches Co-operative Housing Development Program; New Brunswick renters’ rights group releases housing policy priorities ahead of provincial election; Ontario is set to receive $4.7 billion from the federal government for housing and infrastructure; New report shows that the housing crisis in Quebec is not based on supply and demand; Manitoba proposes new limits for above guideline rent increases; British Colombia introduces new regulations to support community planning.

Housing Policy News - May 2024
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Housing policy news: May 2024
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2024 budgets – An overview of housing investments across Canada
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Canada has a new Housing Plan – Here’s what you need to know 
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Housing policy news: March 2024
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