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Feds commit $228M to Calgary to help build thousands of homes by 2027Calgary will benefit from $228 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund after the federal government supported the city’s recently approved housing strategy.CanadaNov 14
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Ottawa, mayors won’t ‘slow things down’ on housing despite premiers’ criticismFederal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he was also surprised by the backlash from premiers over housing deals with municipalities — but is not planning to back down.CanadaNov 9
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Federal housing cash for Metro Vancouver in question over planned new development chargesThe pause came in response to potential infrastructure surcharges for new builds in Metro Vancouver that could add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of residential builds.PoliticsSep 27
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B.C. premier hails ‘good progress’ in Ottawa trip focused on housing, crime, climateIn August, Premier David Eby had written to the prime minister asking for a meeting to discuss future infrastructure investments across the country.PoliticsSep 26
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B.C. in a ‘good position’ for building with Ottawa’s new tax break: Housing ministerUrban planner Andy Yan, however, said he didn't "necessarily" think Ottawa's GST break would have a huge impact in Metro Vancouver.EconomySep 15
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Ottawa axing GST on new rental apartment builds: ‘The right time’The federal government is removing the GST on all new apartment constructions in an effort to ease the financial burden on builders amid high interest rates.CanadaSep 14
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Trudeau calls on municipalities to ‘step-up’ on housing plansHousing Minister Sean Fraser says Canada needs to look at innovative ways to build more homes, including more factory-built homes.CanadaSep 13
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Canadian universities don’t want a cap on international students. Here’s whyA Global Affairs Canada report said international students in Canada spend $22.3 billion on tuition, accommodation, and discretionary spending.CanadaAug 29
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Trudeau says ‘densification’ is key to fix housing crisis. Is it enough?The federal government is tying incentives from its $4-billion housing accelerator fund to promoting zoning changes and the densification of Canadian cities.CanadaAug 28
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Sask. students, politicians oppose potential federal cap of international studentsThe federal government is considering a cap on the number of international students in the country, to ease the pressure on the housing market.CanadaAug 25
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