Military housing battles fatigue as private sector engagement eyed for renewal REMI Network reports that Canada’s military housing system is grappling with aging infrastructure, rising demand, and mounting repair costs, prompting renewed discussion of private sector...

Nova Scotia municipalities receive infrastructure funding boost CBC reports that the Nova Scotia government is providing additional infrastructure funding to municipalities to support housing-related growth. The funds will help expand water, sewer, and transportation...

Small landlords weigh their future as demand softens ‘I was surprised at how fast things changed,’ said Kevin Russell, executive director of Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia.' The Globe and Mail reports that small landlords across Canada are reassessing their...

Charts show how Canada’s housing market is shifting The Globe and Mail’s latest housing market analysis highlights clear signs of cooling in several major cities, with sales volumes down and listings up across much of the country. While prices remain elevated, growth...

Private Member Bills – Why Your Voice Matters Private member bills rarely become law, especially under a majority government. However, they often signal how opposition parties would govern if elected. For that reason, it’s important to let bill authors know whether...

Nova Scotia legislature ends fall session after eight days The Nova Scotia legislature wrapped up its fall sitting after just eight days, passing several bills including measures related to public safety, housing, and economic development. Critics called the short...

Province takes new steps to unlock housing development in HRM The Nova Scotia government announced further action to accelerate housing construction in Halifax Regional Municipality, including regulatory changes and new incentives to increase land availability. The...

Mayor Warns HRM Approaching “Danger Zone” on Debt Mayor Filmore delivered a blunt warning during Council’s September 16 budget discussions, stressing that Halifax is entering a period of rapidly rising costs and historically high debt. Currently, HRM carries about...

Social Insurance Numbers The Nova Scotia Government introduced new restrictions on private companies collecting and retaining social insurance numbers as part of their Bill 127 introduced September 23. When enacted: No person shall, in the course of commercial...