INSight Blog
Kevin Russell Guest Column
IPOANS recommended the government consider creating a “Rent Bank” to help renters who are unable to pay their rent due to experiencing financing difficulties.
It is false for politicians
It is false for politicians, activists or the media to describe fixed-term leases as a “loophole” – fixed-term leases are a legal tool to provide more flexibility and protection to house more people. Protection of existing tenants, protection of existing neighborhoods and protection of existing housing that is not free or even cheap to operate and maintain.
Construction
Halifax building construction costs rise 3.4% year-over-year in Q3 2025 Statistics Canada reports that residential building construction prices in Halifax increased 3.4% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, slightly above the national average of 3.3%. Among 15 major urban...
Federal Budget
Housing Highlights from the 2025 Federal Budget Tabled November 4, 2025 The 2025 federal budget extends Ottawa’s housing-supply agenda, focusing on accelerating new builds, unlocking land, and providing low-cost project financing. Key points for multi-unit and rental...
HRM
HRM launches community engagement for first housing strategy The Halifax Regional Municipality has opened public consultation for its first‐ever Housing Strategy, inviting residents and community partners to complete a survey by November 30. The strategy will define...
Media Release
Politicians and activists attacking rental housing providers are the problem, not the solution The only way we can solve the housing crisis in Nova Scotia is to work together. Unfortunately, many politicians and self-appointed activists attack the very people who are...
NSRAB Halifax Water General Rate Increase Hearing
Closing StatementNova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals BoardM12257 Kevin RussellExecutive DirectorRental Housing Providers Nova ScotiaOctober 28, 2025 On behalf of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia, I would like to express my appreciation to the Nova Scotia Regulatory...
Development
Major redevelopment planned for Bible Hill’s Five Corners area CBC News reports that the Town of Truro and the Village of Bible Hill are collaborating on a mixed-use redevelopment project at the Five Corners intersection—an area long identified for revitalization and...
Cabinet Shuffle
Premier Houston announces cabinet changes, appoints new Minister of Housing Premier Tim Houston announced a series of cabinet changes aimed at advancing energy, resource development, and economic growth. Houston will personally assume the role of Minister of Energy,...
Housing Supply
Unlocking housing supply—why scale really matters The CMHC’s Observer series argues that Canada’s housing sector remains dominated by small operators lacking scale to leverage efficiencies in modular construction and financing. Larger, integrated rental operators are...
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