by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Province will help 2,500 more N.B. households pay their rent Program has already helped 6,100 individuals and families, but there is waiting list of nearly 12,000 An increasing number of households in New Brunswick are facing challenges in meeting their rent...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Halifax Water rate hike will drive up rents, landlords say “The Rental Housing Providers of Nova Scotia have filed for intervener status in the water utility’s application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.” Two rate hikes proposed by...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
‘I’m very concerned’: N.S. government to intervene in Halifax Water rate hike case Opportunities and social development minister says he’ll consider new relief programs, if needed The Nova Scotia government says it will wade into the regulatory...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Carney wants big government to get into housing – a major risk to taxpayers Jake Fuss and Austin Thompson are analysts at the Fraser Institute. A trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, and global economic volatility loomed large in...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government official says his department is aware that fixed-term leases are being abused by some landlords, but says legislative changes won’t happen anytime...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
The Reality of Regulation: How Political Interference in Building Codes is Making Housing Unaffordable Fifteen years ago, construction costs were only $204.19 per square foot – less than half of what they are today. The home building industry is facing a myriad of...
